Chapter 12, Problem 12.51PP

a.

Summary Introduction

To draw:

The structure of activated fatty acyl capric acid for $\text{β}$ oxidation.

Introduction:

Capric acid is also known as decanoic acid and it is a saturated fatty acid. The general formula of capric acid is ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{8}}\text{COOH}$. Capric acid is present in coconut.

b.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The $\text{α}$ and $\text{β}$ carbon of fatty acyl capric acid.

Introduction:

Capric acid is also known as decanoic acid and it is a saturated fatty acid. The general formula of capric acid is ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{8}}\text{COOH}$. Capric acid is present in coconut.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The overall equation of $\text{β}$ oxidation of capric acid.

Introduction:

Capric acid is also known as decanoic acid and it is a saturated fatty acid. The general formula of capric acid is ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{8}}\text{COOH}$. Capric acid is present in coconut.