Fatty Acid
Fatty acid is a kind of carboxylic acid compound also called free fatty acid when it exists alone. Three long chain fatty acids and glycerol form three acid glyceride (Triacylglycerols) as the main components of the fat. The lower fatty acids are colorless liquids with pungent odors, while the higher fatty acids are waxy solids with no obvious smell. Fatty acids are the simplest of fats and the constituents of many more complex fats. With sufficient oxygen supply, fatty acids can be oxidized and decomposed into CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2O (water), releasing a lot of energy. Therefore, fatty acids are one of the main energy sources of the body. Fatty acids can be used as emulsifiers and other surfactants, lubricants and gloss agents in the production of styrene butadiene rubber. Can also be used in the production of advanced soap, transparent soap, stearic acid and various surfactant intermediates.
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