Lignoceric acid

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Lignoceric acid
Common name lignoceric acid
Systematic name tetracosanoic acid
Chemical formula C24H48O2

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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