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Chapter 25: Q1P. (page 1303)

Question: Trimyristin, a solid fat present in nutmeg, is hydrolyzed to give one equivalent of glyceroland three equivalents of myristic acid. Give the structure of trimyristin.

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Trimyristin is an ester havingthe formula C45H86O6 .It comes under the category of saturated fat and is a triglyceride of myristic acid.

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Step 1:Trimyristin

Trimyristin is an ester havingthe formula C45H86O6 .It comes under the category of saturated fat and is a triglyceride of myristic acid.

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Structure of Trimyristin

Trimyristin can be easily obtained by stirring the nutmeg in some acetone. The mixture is then filtered. The acetone is then evaporated leaving a waxy residue of trimyristin. The structure can be given as:

Structure of Trimystin

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How would you use simple chemical tests to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds?

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