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Myristic Acids

Medical Definition: 14-carbon saturated monocarboxylic acids.
Previously Indexed: Fatty Acids (1966-1974)
Myristic Acids Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Myristates - Salts and esters of the 14-carbon saturated monocarboxylic acid--myristic acid.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Myristic Acid - A saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occuring in most animal and vegetable fats, particularly butterfat and coconut, palm, and nutmeg oils. It is used to synthesize flavor and as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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