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'''Arachidic acid''' also called '''eicosanoic acid''' is a saturated [[fatty acid]] found in [[peanut]] oil. Its name derives from the Latin |
'''Arachidic acid''' also called '''eicosanoic acid''' is a saturated [[fatty acid]] found in [[peanut]] oil. Its name derives from the Latin '' arachis'' – peanut. |
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It can be formed by the [[hydrogenation]] of [[arachidonic acid]]. It is practically insoluble in water and stable under ordinary conditions |
It can be formed by the [[hydrogenation]] of [[arachidonic acid]]. It is practically insoluble in water and stable under ordinary conditions |
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Reduction of arachidic acid yields [[arachidyl alcohol]]. |
Reduction of arachidic acid yields [[arachidyl alcohol]]. |
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*''Merck Index'', 11th Edition, '''791'''. |
*''Merck Index'', 11th Edition, '''791'''. |
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[[pl:Kwas arachidowy]] |
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[[ru:Арахиновая кислота]] |
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Revision as of 09:21, 18 September 2007
Template:Chembox new Arachidic acid also called eicosanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in peanut oil. Its name derives from the Latin arachis – peanut. It can be formed by the hydrogenation of arachidonic acid. It is practically insoluble in water and stable under ordinary conditions
Reduction of arachidic acid yields arachidyl alcohol.
References
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 791.
- "Dorland's Medical Dictionary – 'A'". Retrieved 2007-01-12.
From Mcgraw-Hill dictionary of chemistry, second edition, 2003. Arachidic acid also called eicosanoic acid - is a white crystaline saturated acid. Found in butter. Melting temp 75.4 oC. Formula : CH3(CH2)18 COOH
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