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myristic acid

chemical compound

Also known as: n-tetradecanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid

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carboxylic acids

In carboxylic acid: Saturated aliphatic acids
…from C₁₂ to C₁₈ (lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic), are present in the fats and oils of many animals and plants, with palmitic and stearic acids being the most prevalent. Lauric acid (C₁₂) is the main acid in coconut oil (45–50 percent) and palm kernel oil (45–55 percent). Nutmeg butter…
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