Myristic Acid
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Molar mass | 228. 3709 g/mol |
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Formula | C14H28O2 |
Melting point | 54. 4 °C |
Boiling point | 250. 5 °C |
Density | 862 kg/m³ |
ChemSpider ID | 10539 |
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ID | 1130197 |
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.