Systematic name Notation in the text Gross formula
Saturated fatty acids
Lauric acid C12:0 C12H24O2
Myristic acid C14:0 C14H28O2
Palmitic acid C16:0 C16H32O2
Stearic acid C18:0 C18H36O2
Arachic acid C20:0 C20H40O2
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Palmitoleic acid C16:1 C16H30O2
Oleic acid C18:1 C18H34O2
Eicosenoic acid C20:1 C20H38O2
Erucic acid C22:1 C22H42O2
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Linoleic acid C18:2 C18H32O2
Linolenic acid C18:3 C18H30O2