myristic acid

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What does myristic acid mean?

A saturated fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH, tetradecanoic acid, found in both animal and vegetable oils and fats; used in the manufacture of soap, cosmetics etc.

Where does myristic acid come from?

From myristic.

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