👉 The term "tetradecanoic" refers to a chemical compound. Tetradecanoic is a type of ester, which is an organic compound that consists of one or more carbon atoms bonded together with hydrogen atoms and optionally other functional groups such as alkenes, alcohols, or esters. In the context of chemistry, tetradecanoic acid is a type of ester that is found in a variety of natural products, including honey, beeswax,