Concept information
Preferred term
Myristic Acid
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Acid, Tetradecanoic
- Tetradecanoic Acid
Scope note
- A saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occurring 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)
History note
- 98; use MYRISTIC ACID (NM) 1982-97
In other languages
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Finnish
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tetradekanoidihappo
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019814
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