Stearidonic acid
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Stearidonic acid | |
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IUPAC name | (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z)-6,9,12,15-octadecatetraenoic acid |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [20290-75-9] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | OC(CCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CC)=O |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C18H28O2 |
Molar mass | 276.40 g/mol |
Density | ? g/cm3 |
Boiling point |
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Stearidonic acid is an ω-3 essential fatty acid, sometimes called moroctic acid. It is biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid by the enzyme delta-6-desaturase. Natural sources of this fatty acid are the seed oils of hemp, blackcurrant and echium, and the cyanobacteria spirulina.
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