Yes, it is; along with Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic, [Stearic], Arachidic and Lignoceric: all are Saturated 'fatty acids'. The symbol for [the common name] Stearic acid is 18:0, it's structure is...
Hydrogen. All of the Carbon "side-arms" in a chain are fully saturated - with bonds to hydrogen atoms. The presence of one, or more, C=C double bond(s) is what makes a hydrocarbon unsaturated.A lipid...
There consistency at room temperature. Triglycerides containing fatty acids with unsaturated bonds melt at a lower temperature than those containing only saturated fatty acids. Example butter which...
There is no difference between saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids.
If you meant saturated fatty acids and UNsaturated fatty acids, then the unsaturated ones are the ones with double...