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Myristic Acid
Medical Definition: | 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) |
Also Called: | Myristate |
CAS Number: | 544-63-8 |
Previously Indexed: | Myristic Acids (1982-1997) |
Myristic Acid Medical Definitions and Terms
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