| Scientific Name | CAS Registry No. |
|---|---|
| tetracosanoic acid | 557-59-5 |
| Molecular Name | Common Name |
| C24 H48 O2 | lignoceric acid |
| Other Names | |
| n-Tetracosanoic acid | |
| 2-D Structure | |
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| Biosynthetic Pathway | |
The direct elongation product of 22:0 |
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| Distribution in... | |
| Tissues | Lipid Classes |
| Rare in all tissues | Rare in most lipid classes, found enriched in sphingomyelin |
| Bioactive Products | Dietary Sources |
| groundnut oil | |
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