What is another word for margaric acid?
Pronunciation: [mɑːɡˈaɹɪk ˈasɪd] (IPA) 
Margaric acid is a saturated fatty acid with 17-carbon atoms. This fatty acid has various synonyms such as heptadecanoic acid, the straight-chain C17 fatty acid, and stearopalmitic acid. It is a white powdery substance with a faint smell that is soluble in water and ethanol but insoluble in ether. This acid naturally occurs in certain vegetable oils, milk fat, beef tallow, and poultry fat. Margaric acid has numerous industrial and pharmaceutical applications such as being used in the production of detergents, coatings, and lubricants. It also plays a crucial role in the preparation of various esters, which are used as fragrance ingredients in personal care products.
