Studies on the Little Toothed Whales in the West Sea Area of Kyushu―XVIII About higher branched chain fatty acids in head oil of little toothed whale―2

摘要

A higher branched chain fatty acid was separated from head oils of little toothed whales, and it was identified as 12-Methyl-tridecanoic acid from its neutralization value, iodine value, melting point, melting point of its amide, and its absorption spectrum.