The main fatty acid component of the triacylglycerols in coconut oil is lauric acid
Chapter 29, Problem 29.4(choose chapter or problem)
The main fatty acid component of the triacylglycerols in coconut oil is lauric acid, CH3(CH2)10COOH. Explain why coconut oil is a liquid at room temperature even though it contains a large fraction of this saturated fatty acid.
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