Lignoceric acid

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

n-tetracosanoic acid

Definition
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Lignoceric acid is a saturated fatty acid with the linear formula CH3(CH2)22COOH and a melting point at 84°C. The fatty acid is represented as a mostly low glyceride component in seed fats, cerebrosides and waxes. Under the INCI designation "Myristyl lignocerate" a myristyl alcohol lignocerine ester is used in cosmetics.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020