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  2. Saponification - Wikipedia

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    The alkoxide ion is a strong base so the proton is transferred from the carboxylic acid to the alkoxide ion, creating an alcohol: saponification part III. In a classic laboratory procedure, the triglyceride trimyristin is obtained by extracting it from nutmeg with diethyl ether. Saponification to the soap sodium myristate takes place using NaOH ...

  3. Myristic acid - Wikipedia

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    Myristic acid (IUPAC name: tetradecanoic acid) is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH 3 (CH 2) 12 COOH. Its salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates. The name of the acyl group derived from myristic acid is myristoyl or tetradecanoyl.

  4. List of saturated fatty acids - Wikipedia

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    Nonanoic acid CH 3 (CH 2) 7 COOH C9:0 Capric acid: Decanoic acid CH 3 (CH 2) 8 COOH C10:0 Undecylic acid: Undecanoic acid CH 3 (CH 2) 9 COOH C11:0 Lauric acid: Dodecanoic acid CH 3 (CH 2) 10 COOH C12:0 Tridecylic acid: Tridecanoic acid CH 3 (CH 2) 11 COOH C13:0 Myristic acid: Tetradecanoic acid CH 3 (CH 2) 12 COOH C14:0 Pentadecylic acid ...

  5. Tallow - Wikipedia

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    In the soap industry and among soap-making hobbyists, the name tallowate is used informally to refer to soaps made from tallow. ... Myristic acid (C14:0): 3%;

  6. Animal fat - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] The soap is then put through a purification process until it becomes a usable sanitary product. [13] Tallow is also used in the production of many skincare and cosmetic products. [14] [15] Tallow contains vitamins E, D, K, and A as well as conjugated linoleic acid which have all been shown to have benefits to skin health. [15]

  7. Soap - Wikipedia

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    A handmade soap bar Two equivalent images of the chemical structure of sodium stearate, a typical ingredient found in bar soaps Emulsifying action of soap on oil. Soap is a salt of a fatty acid (sometimes other carboxylic acids) used for cleaning and lubricating products as well as other applications. [1]

  8. Oleochemistry - Wikipedia

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    The major product of this industry is soap, approximately 8.9×10 6 tons of which were produced in 1990. Other major oleochemicals include fatty acids, fatty acid methyl esters, fatty alcohols and fatty amines. Glycerol is a side product of all of these processes. [1]

  9. Lard - Wikipedia

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    Stearic acid: 12–14% Myristic acid: 1%: Unsaturated fats; Total unsaturated: 56–62%: Monounsaturated: ... [51] and soap. Lard is also useful as a cutting fluid in ...