Fatty acid names / notation

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Caproic acid?

Answer 1

6 carbons, Saturated

Question 2

What are the characteristics of Caprylic acid?

Answer 2

8 carbons, Saturated

Question 3

What are the characteristics of Capric acid?

Answer 3

10 carbons, Saturated

Question 4

What are the characteristics of Lauric acid?

Answer 4

12 carbons, Saturated

Question 5

What are the characteristics of Myristic acid?

Answer 5

14 carbons, Saturated

Question 6

What are the characteristics of Palmitic acid?

Answer 6

16 carbons, Saturated

Question 7

What are the characteristics of Stearic acid?

Answer 7

18 carbons, Saturated

Question 8

What are the characteristics of Oleic acid?

Answer 8

18 carbons, Unsaturated (Monounsaturated, Δ9)

Question 9

What are the characteristics of Linoleic acid?

Answer 9

18 carbons, Unsaturated (Polyunsaturated, Δ9,12)

Question 10

What are the characteristics of Linolenic acid?

Answer 10

18 carbons, Unsaturated (Polyunsaturated, Δ9,12,15)

Question 11

What are the characteristics of Arachidonic acid?

Answer 11

20 carbons, Unsaturated (Polyunsaturated, Δ5,8,11,14)

Question 12

What are the characteristics of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)?

Answer 12

20 carbons, Unsaturated (Polyunsaturated, Δ5,8,11,14,17)

Question 13

What are the characteristics of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)?

Answer 13

22 carbons, Unsaturated (Polyunsaturated, Δ4,7,10,13,16,19)