Myristic Acid
Tetradecanoic Acid
C14H28O2
Formula wt 228.37
[544-63-8] 0I3V7S25AW myristic acid
[544-63-8] 0I3V7S25AW myristic acid
DESCRIPTION
Myristic Acid occurs as a hard, white or faintly yellow, somewhat glossy, crystalline solid or as a white or yellow-white powder. It is obtained from coconut oil and other fats. Myristic Acid is practically insoluble in water, but it is soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether.