2006-12-19 01:22:26 · 2 answers · asked by bevz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Coconut oil is a fat consisting of about 90% saturated fat. The oil contains predominantly medium chain triglycerides, with 86.5% saturated fatty acids, 5.8% monounsaturated fatty acids, and 1.8% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Of the saturated fatty acids, coconut oil is primarily 44.6% lauric acid, 16.8% myristic acid and 8.2% palmitic acid, although it contains seven different saturated fatty acids in total. Its only monounsaturated fatty acid is oleic acid while its only polyunsaturated fatty acid is linoleic acid.
2006-12-19 01:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Som™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil#Physical_properties
2006-12-19 01:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by computerguy103 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋