New, unusual long chain fatty acid (argemonic acid) from Argemone mexicana [Contamination of edible oils, epidemic dropsy]

An unusual long chain fatty acid has been isolated from argemone oil. By chemical degradation and by spectral analysis, the acid now is shown to be (+) 6‐hydroxy‐6‐methyl‐9‐oxo‐octacosanoic acid and designated as argemonic acid.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 1975-06, Vol.52 (6), p.171-173
1. Verfasser:	Rukmini, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Chemical Phenomena Chemistry Fatty Acids - isolation & purification Fatty Alcohols - isolation & purification Oils - analysis Plants - analysis Spectrum Analysis
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Zusammenfassung:	An unusual long chain fatty acid has been isolated from argemone oil. By chemical degradation and by spectral analysis, the acid now is shown to be (+) 6‐hydroxy‐6‐methyl‐9‐oxo‐octacosanoic acid and designated as argemonic acid.
ISSN:	0003-021X 1558-9331
DOI:	10.1007/BF02672163