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Arachidic acid also called eicosanoic acid is a saturated fatty acids found in peanut oil. It melts at 75.4°C and its chemical formula is CH₃(CH₂)₁₈COOH.

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Scientific Name: Eicosanoic acid
Common Name: Arachidic acid
Other Names: Arachic acid, arachidic acid, icosanoic acid, n-eicosanoic acid
CAS Registry No.: 506-30-9
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O₂
Formula Weight: 312.53
Melting point: 74-77 °C
Boiling point: 328 °C
Solubility in water: Practically insoluble
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions
NFPA ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0

Reduction of arachidic acid yields arachidyl alcohol.

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