Lignoceric acid
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| Lignoceric acid | |
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| IUPAC name | Tetracosanoic acid |
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| Molecular formula | C24H48O2 |
| Molar mass | 368.63 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references | |
Lignoceric acid, also tetracosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with formula C23H47COOH.
Lignoceric acid is a byproduct of lignin production.
Reduction of lignoceric acid yields lignoceryl alcohol.
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