tetracosahexaenoic acid

Scientific Name	CAS Registry No.
6,9,12,15,18,21-tetracosahexaenoic acid
Molecular Name	Common Name
C24 H36 O2	tetracosahexaenoic acid
Other Names

2-D Structure

Biosynthetic Pathway
The metabolic precursor to DHA (22:6n3), 24:6n3 is produced under conditions where normal peroxisomal activity is impaired.
Distribution in...
Tissues	Lipid Classes
Rare in all tissues	Rare in all lipid classes
Bioactive Products	Dietary Sources

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