DODECANOIC ACID Definition & Meaning

dodecanoic acid

[ doh-dek-uh-noh-ik, doh-dek-, doh-dek-, doh-dek- ]

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noun

Chemistry.

lauric acid.

dodecanoic acid

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a crystalline fatty acid found as glycerides in many vegetable oils: used in making soaps, insecticides, and synthetic resins. Formula: CH 3 (CH 2 ) 10 COOH Also calledlauric acid

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of dodecanoic acid¹

dodec- ( def ) + -an(e) + -o- + -ic

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of dodecanoic acid¹

C20: from dodecane (see dodeca- , -ane )

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Long sleep was associated with consuming less theobromine, which is found in chocolate and tea, the saturated fat dodecanoic acid, choline found in eggs and fatty meats and total carbohydrates.

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