Melissic acid

Melissic acid (or triacontanoic acid) is a saturated fatty acid.

Etymology

Melissic acid gets its name from the Greek word melissa meaning bee, owing to its abundance in the nectar of the flowers which attract bees.

Synthesis

n-Triacontanoic acid was synthesized by Bleyberg and Ulrich (1931) and by G.M. Robinson.

Self-assembly

Triacontanoic acid and triacontanamide (CH₃(CH2)₂₈-CONHI) can be self-assembled.

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