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CH3(CH2)16COOH is an 18 carbon acid in its simplest form.
However, the alkyl chain may form branches or double/triple bonds making it a more complex structure.
The straight chain of 18 carbons is named 'Stearic Acid'. Amongst other things it is used in soap manufacture.
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∙ 11y agoThe skeletal structure of this compound is roughly sketched below:
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∙ 13y agosimplest saturated FA - stearic acid and unsaturated FA - oleic acid.
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∙ 13y agoformic acid and acetic acid
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Why do saturated fatty acid have straight structures while unsaturated fatty acid structure bend?
The bent structure in unsaturated fatty acids arises due to the presence of the double bonds.
Is cholesterol an example of a saturated fatty acid?
no, it is not even a fatty acid.
What type of lipid is stearic acid?
saturated fatty acid
A common dietary saturated fatty acid?
stearic acidlinolenic acid
What are the differences between the structures of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
The chemical structure of a saturated fat is fully saturated with hydrogen atoms, and does not contain double bonds between carbon atoms. Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are found foods such as nuts, avocados, and olives. They are liquid at room temperature and differ from saturated fats in that their chemical structure contains double bonds.
Why do saturated fatty acid have straight structures while unsaturated fatty acid structure bend?
The bent structure in unsaturated fatty acids arises due to the presence of the double bonds.
Is cholesterol an example of a saturated fatty acid?
no, it is not even a fatty acid.
What causes an unsaturated fatty acid to have a different shape than an saturated fatty acid?
The double chain in the unsaturated fatty acid cause it to bent; unlike saturated fatty acid which has no double bond, is straight
What cause an unsaturated fatty acid to have a different shape than a saturated fatty acid?
The double chain in the unsaturated fatty acid cause it to bent; unlike saturated fatty acid which has no double bond, is straight
What is Tran?
an unsaturated fatty acid that has been changed to a saturated fatty acid
What cause an unsaturated fatty acid to have a different shape than a saturated acid?
The double chain in the unsaturated fatty acid cause it to bent; unlike saturated fatty acid which has no double bond, is straight
What is a saturated of a fatty acid?
Saturated fatty acids have only single carbon-carbon bonds.
What type of lipid is stearic acid?
saturated fatty acid
What is a fat in which the fatty acid tail is full of hydrogens?
This fat is called a saturated fatty acid.
A saturated fatty has has more or less hydrogen?
Yes, fatty acids are considered saturated when they have all the hydrogen atoms it can hold.
What is a saturated fatty acids?
A saturated fatty acid is a fatty acid whose carbon chain contains no free bonding points. Because it cannot bond to any other hydrogen atoms, it is considered saturated, or filled.
What is a distinguish characteristic of a saturated fatty acid?
Saturated fatty acids have only single carbon-carbon bonds.
