heptadecanoic acid (Meaning)
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heptadecanoic acid (n)
a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
Synonyms & Antonyms of heptadecanoic acid
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heptadecanoic acid Sentence Examples
- Heptadecanoic acid, a saturated fatty acid, is commonly known as margaric acid.
- The heptadecanoic acid molecule contains 17 carbon atoms arranged in a linear chain.
- Heptadecanoic acid is a white crystalline solid at room temperature.
- It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
- The esterification of heptadecanoic acid with ethanol yields the corresponding ester, heptadecyl acetate.
- Heptadecanoic acid is found in trace amounts in various animal and plant fats.
- It is used in the production of soaps, detergents, and other personal care products.
- Heptadecanoic acid is also employed in the manufacturing of synthetic waxes and lubricants.
- The melting point of heptadecanoic acid is 59.6 degrees Celsius.
- It is a component of the complex mixture of fatty acids known as myristic acid.
FAQs About the word heptadecanoic acid
a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Heptadecanoic acid, a saturated fatty acid, is commonly known as margaric acid.
The heptadecanoic acid molecule contains 17 carbon atoms arranged in a linear chain.
Heptadecanoic acid is a white crystalline solid at room temperature.
It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
