Coconut fatty acid(s)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025

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The term "cos fatty acid" is a group name for fatty acids that can be isolated from coconut oil (oleum cocos). The C12 and C14 fatty acids predominate in these fatty acids.

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer