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Linoleic Acid
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Definition of Linoleic Acid
A polyunsaturated essential fatty acid found mostly in plant oils. It is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes.

Linoleic Acid is from the group

Octadecadienoic Acid
Omega-6 Fatty Acid

Other Names for Linoleic Acid

Linoleic Acid
(Z,Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid
Cis, cis-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
Fatty Acid 18:2 n-6
Linoleic acid

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