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| IUPAC name | Tetracosanoic acid |
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| Molecular formula | C24H48O2 |
| Molar mass | 368.63 g/mol |
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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.
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