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Lipids > Fatty Acids > Myristic Acids > Myristic Acid

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

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019814

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