Linoleic Acid

A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Also Known As:

Linoleate; Linoelaidic Acid; 9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid; 9-trans,12-trans-Octadecadienoic Acid; Linoelaidic Acid, (E,Z)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, (E,E)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, (Z,E)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, (Z,Z)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, (Z,Z)-Isomer, 14C-Labeled; Linoleic Acid, Ammonium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, Calcium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, Potassium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, Sodium Salt, (E,E)-Isomer; Linoleic Acid, Sodium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer; Linolelaidic Acid; cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid; trans,trans-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid; 9 trans,12 trans Octadecadienoic Acid; 9,12 Octadecadienoic Acid; Acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic

Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8236
    - Essential Fatty Acids: 734
      - Linoleic Acids: 78
        Linoleic Acid: 2192
    - Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 555
      - Linoleic Acids: 78
        Linoleic Acid: 2192

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