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The difference is its chemical formula, though both are saturated linear aliphatic carbonic acids:
- Lauric acid is dodecanoic acid: C12H24O2
- Stearic acid is octadecanoic acid: C18H36O2
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Is stearic acid a good conductor?
Yes, it is; along with Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic, [Stearic], Arachidic and Lignoceric: all are Saturated 'fatty acids'. The symbol for [the common name] Stearic acid is 18:0, it's structure is CH3(CH2-18)COOH, it's systematic name is n-Octadecanoic acid and it's melting point is 69.6 degrees C.
Is Lauric acid put in cosmetics?
Lauric acid is used to make cosmetics
Are polar covalent bonds stronger in water or Lauric Acid?
Lauric Acid
Which acid is more strong stearic acid or citric acid?
stearic acid is more strong i think so..........
Why can you assume that Stearic Acid molecules in a monolayer of Stearic Acid are cubic in shape?
yes
What acids are contained in corn?
salicyclic acid lauric acid palmitic acid oleic acid stearic acid
Which Fatty acid is a saturated fatty acid is it arachidonic or linoleic or oleic or stearic or linolenic?
SATURATED FATTY ACIDS: Butyric Caproic Caprylic Capric Lauric Myristic Palmitic Stearic Arachidic Behenic Lignoceric
Is stearic acid a good conductor?
Yes, it is; along with Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic, [Stearic], Arachidic and Lignoceric: all are Saturated 'fatty acids'. The symbol for [the common name] Stearic acid is 18:0, it's structure is CH3(CH2-18)COOH, it's systematic name is n-Octadecanoic acid and it's melting point is 69.6 degrees C.
What are 5 saturated fats?
Butyric acid (butter), lauric acid (coconut oil, palm oil), myristic acid (cow's milk and dairy products), palmitic acid (palm oil and meats), and stearic acid (cocoa butter and meats).
Does Lauric acid come from canola?
Lauric acid can come from canola
Is Lauric acid put in soaps?
Lauric acid is put in soaps
What is the chemical name for lauric acid?
Dodecanoic acid is the chemical name for lauric acid, C12H24O2
Is Lauric acid put in confections?
Lauric acid is used to make confections
Is Lauric acid put in cosmetics?
Lauric acid is used to make cosmetics
Is Lauric acid put in detergents?
Lauric acid is used to make detergents
Is Lauric acid put in lubricants?
Lauric acid is used to make lubricants
Are polar covalent bonds stronger in water or Lauric Acid?
Lauric Acid
