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Lignoceric acid

Lignoceric acid

IUPAC name	Tetracosanoic acid
Properties
Molecular formula	C₂₄H₄₈O₂
Molar mass	368.63 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Lignoceric acid, also tetracosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with formula C₂₃H₄₇COOH.

Lignoceric acid is a byproduct of lignin production.

Reduction of lignoceric acid yields lignoceryl alcohol.

References

v • d • e Lipids: fatty acids
Saturated	Butyric - Hexanoic - Caprylic - Decanoic - Lauric - Myristic - Palmitic - Stearic - Arachidic - Behenic - Lignoceric
Omega-3 fatty acid	Alpha-linolenic - Stearidonic acid - Eicosapentaenoic acid - Docosahexaenoic acid
Omega-6 fatty acid	Linoleic - Gamma-Linolenic acid - Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid - Arachidonic
Omega-9 fatty acid	Oleic - Erucic

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