One of the compounds present in lanolin was isolated, purified, and then treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide

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One of the compounds present in lanolin was isolated, purified, and then treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide to yield an unbranched alcohol with 20 carbon atoms and an unbranched carboxylic acid with 22 carbon atoms. Draw the structure of the compound.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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