Table 10 Cottonseed oil fatty acid Composition.
Fatty acid type | Structure | Formula | Area (%) | Molecular weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
Linoleic acid | C18:2 | C18H32O2 | 50.5 | 280.45 |
Palmitic acid | C16:0 | C₁₆H₃₂O₂ | 24.25 | 256.42 |
Oleic acid | C18:1 | C18H34O2 | 20.25 | 282.46 |
Myristic acid | C14:0 | C14H28O2 | 1.5 | 228.37 |
Stearic acid | C18:0 | C18H36O2 | 3.5 | 284.48 |