Palmityl-2-ene Co A

 

Step 2: Hydration Reaction:

This is an easily recognizable hydration reaction of an alkene to make an alcohol where the alcohol is formed on the # 3 or beta carbon. This is the beginning reaction preparation for the evenutual break off of two carbons at a time.

Palmityl-3-ol CoA 

Color Codes
 C

H

N

O

P

S

Cl

F

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Add HOH to double bond to make alcohol
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