Pentadecanoic acid
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Pentadecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is CH3(CH2)13COOH.
The butterfat
in cows milk
is its major dietary source
and it is used as a marker for butterfat consumption.
The butterfat
Butterfat
Butterfat or milkfat is the fatty portion of milk. Milk and cream are often sold according to the amount of butterfat they contain.- Composition :The fatty acids of butterfat are typically composed as follows :...
in cows milk
Milk
Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother's antibodies to the baby and can reduce the risk of many...
is its major dietary source
and it is used as a marker for butterfat consumption.