Saturated |
|
Formula |
Common Name |
Melting Point |
| CH3(CH2)10CO2H |
lauric acid |
45 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)12CO2H |
myristic acid |
55 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)14CO2H |
palmitic acid |
63 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)16CO2H |
stearic acid |
69 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)18CO2H |
arachidic acid |
76 ºC | |
Unsaturated |
|
Formula |
Common Name |
Melting Point |
| CH3(CH2)5CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H |
palmitoleic acid |
0 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H |
oleic acid |
13 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H |
linoleic acid |
-5 ºC |
| CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H |
linolenic acid |
-11 ºC |
| CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4(CH2)2CO2H |
arachidonic acid |
-49 ºC | |
