Myristic acidMyristic acid, also called tetradecanoic acid, is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH3(CH2)12COOH. A myristate is a salt or ester of myristic acid. Myristic acid is named after the nutmeg Myristica fragrans. Reduction of myristic acid yields myristyl aldehyde and myristyl alcohol.
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