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'''Arachidic acid''' |
'''Arachidic acid''' also called '''eicosanoic acid''' is a saturated [[fatty acid]] found in [[peanut]] oil. It melts at 75.4°C and its chemical formula is CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>18</sub>COOH. |
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*Scientific Name: Eicosanoic acid |
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*Common Name: Arachidic acid |
*Common Name: Arachidic acid |
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*Other Names: Arachic acid, arachidic acid, icosanoic acid, n-eicosanoic acid |
*Other Names: Arachic acid, arachidic acid, icosanoic acid, n-eicosanoic acid |
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Revision as of 14:08, 17 May 2006
Arachidic acid also called eicosanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in peanut oil. It melts at 75.4°C and its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)18COOH.
- 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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