Palmitic Acids
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A group of 16-carbon fatty acids that contain no double bonds. |
| Notes: |
a group of fatty acids; do not confuse with PALMITIC ACID |
Palmitic Acids Categories.
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Palmitates - Salts and esters of the 16-carbon saturated monocarboxylic acid--palmitic acid. |
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Palmitic Acid - A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids. |
Palmitic Acids Definitions and Terms
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