Fatty acids are chemical compounds, containing long chains of hydrocarbon and terminated carboxylate group. Fatty acids are insoluble in water; however, they are highly soluble in organic solvents. Most fatty acids are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oil and coconut oil, while others are obtained from petroleum. Fatty acid derivatives are obtained from fatty acids using various chemical processes such as hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and isomerization.
Fatty acids are chemical compounds, containing long chains of hydrocarbon and terminated carboxylate group. Fatty acids are insoluble in water; however, they are highly soluble in organic solvents. Most fatty acids are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oil and coconut oil, while others are obtained from petroleum. Fatty acid derivatives are obtained from fatty acids using various chemical processes such as hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and isomerization. ... Read more