Lignoceric acid

A saturated fatty acid found in wood tar, various cerebrosides, and in small amounts in most natural fats.

Lignoceric acid
IUPAC name	Tetracosanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	557-59-5
PubChem	11197
Properties
Molecular formula	C24H48O2
Molar mass	368.63 g/mol
Melting point	84 °C [1]
Related compounds
Related Fatty acids	Behenic acid (C22:0) Cerotic acid (C26:0)
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.

See also

• List of saturated fatty acids

References

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1. ^ CRC Handbook of Tables for Organic Compound Identification, Third Edition, 1984, ISBN 0-8493-0303-6.

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