Chem3BFattyAcids

Lauric acid
- 12 C
- saturated
- coconut
Myristic acid
- 14 C
- saturated
- nutmeg
Palmitic acid
- 16 C
- saturated
- palms
- most abundant
Stearic acid
- 18 C
- saturated
- animal fat
Oleic acid
- 18 C
- monounsaturated (between C9 and C10)
- olives and corn
Linoleic acid
- 18 C
- polyunsaturated (between C9 and C10, C12 and C13)
- soybeans, safflower, sunflowers
- essential fatty acid (Omega 6)
Linolenic acid
- 18 C
- polyunsaturated (between C9 and C10, C12 and C13, C15 and C16)
- corn
- essential fatty acid (Omega 3)

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Chem3BFattyAcids

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Chem3BFattyAcids

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2011-05-17T18:27:40Z

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