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Myristic Acid

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Molar mass228. 3709 g/mol
FormulaC14H28O2
Melting point54. 4 °C
Boiling point250. 5 °C
Density862 kg/m³
ChemSpider ID10539
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1130197
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About Myristic Acid


Myristic acid is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH. Its salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates. It is named after the binomial name for nutmeg, from which it was first isolated in 1841 by Lyon Playfair.

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