Fatty acid

Fatty acid

An organic monobasic acid of the general formula CnH₂n+₁COOH derived from the saturated series of aliphatic hydrocarbons; examples are palmitic acid, stearic acid, and oleic acid; used as a lubricant in cosmetics and nutrition, and for soaps and detergents.

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