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Arachidic acid

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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.

Reduction of arachidic acid yields arachidyl alcohol.

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