Cholesterol is the most abundant sterol, a second class of lipids. Pure cholesterol is an odorless, white, waxy, powdery substance.…
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Campesterol is a steroid derivative i.e. a simplest sterol often characterized by hydroxyl group in position C-3 of steroid skeleton…
Caffeine is a chemical compound which is formed by plants. It is classified as methylxanthine alkaloid. It acts as a…
Cervonic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid which is basic structural component of human brain, skin, cerebral cortex and retina.…
Clupanodonic acid also known as Docosapentaenoic acid is an essential omega-3 fatty acid which is common in fish oils. It…
Cerotic acid also called hexacosanoic acid, is a 26-carbon long-chain saturated fatty acid having chemical formula CH3(CH2)24COOH. It is usually…
Caproic acid also known as Hexanoic acid, is a carboxylic acid derived from hexane with chemical formula CH3(CH2)4COOH. It is…
Capric acid (C10:0) also known as decanoic acid or decylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with formula CH3(CH2)8COOH. Salts…
Caprylic acid is a medium chain fatty acid which is found in coconut oil, palm oil and milk of humans…
Cysteine is a semi essential proteinogenic amino acid having formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2SH. In cysteine, thiol side chain participates in enzymatic reactions…