erucic acid

Scientific Name	CAS Registry No.
13-docosenoic acid	112-86-7
Molecular Name	Common Name
C22 H42 O2	erucic acid
Other Names
13(Z)-Docosenoic acid; cis-13-docosenoic acid
2-D Structure

Biosynthetic Pathway
The direct elongation product of 20:1n9
Distribution in...
Tissues	Lipid Classes
Rare in all tissues	Rare in all lipid classes, sometimes found at moderate levels in cardiolipin
Bioactive Products	Dietary Sources
	Seed oils; rape seed oil, wallflower, mustard and jamba; Argentine avocados
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