The n -fatty acids and certain of their derivatives

Abstract

In an earlier paper* we have described the properties of all the members of the series of normal fatty acids which contain between 14 and 26 carbon atoms, and also of certain of their derivatives. The present communication deals with the redetermination on recently prepared specimens of the melting points and crystal spacings of some of these acids and, in continuation of the investigation, with the properties of all those of even carbon content containing between 28 and 38 carbon atoms, and the single acid with 46 carbon atoms. The properties of the corresponding ethyl esters, alcohols, iodides, and dicarboxylic acids obtained in the course of the syntheses of the fatty acids are also described.