Name(s) | cis-vaccenic acid; vaccenic acid |
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Scientific name(s) | |
Formula | C18H34O2 |
Molecular mass | 282.468 |
IUPAC name | (11z)-octadec-11-enoic acid |
INCHI | InChI=1S/C18H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h7-8H,2-6,9-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b8-7- |
SMILE | CCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
CAS ID | 693-72-1 |
PubChem ID | 5282761 |
DrugBank ID | DB04801 |
CHEBI ID | Not available |
Description | Occurs in small proportions in ruminant fats (e.g., butter) via biohydrogenation of dietary polyene acids. Vaccenic acid is found in many foods, some of which are almond, romaine lettuce, butter, and pak choy. |
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