Compound Monograph

Arachidic acid

A common saturated C20 fatty acid (eicosanoic acid) present in many plant fats and oils, including peanut oil and cocoa butter; a minor constituent of many medicinal plants.

Classification

Arachidic acid is one of the lipids & fatty acids. Fats, fatty acids, and fat-soluble actives carried in seed and nut oils.

Where Does It Come From? (4)

Arachidic acid is one of the lipids & fatty acids, found in Abuta, Cocoa, Muira Puama and 1 other source.