On the crystal structures and melting point alternation of the n-alkyl carboxylic acids
Bond, Andrew D.; New Journal of Chemistry 28 (2004) 104–114; doi:10.1039/b307208h

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 On the crystal structures and melting point alternation of the n-alkyl
 carboxylic acids
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HKL Denzo and Scalepack (Otwinowski & Minor, 1997)
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