stearidonic acid

Scientific Name	CAS Registry No.
6,9,12,15-octadecatetraenoic acid	20290-75-9
Molecular Name	Common Name
C18 H28 O2	stearidonic acid
Other Names
(6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z)-Octadecatetraenoic acid; delta6,9,12,15-octadecatetraenoic acid; all-cis-6,9,12,15-octadecatetraenoic acid; moroctic acid
2-D Structure

Biosynthetic Pathway
The direct delta-6 desaturase product of a-linolenic acid (18:3n3)
Distribution in...
Tissues	Lipid Classes
Not enriched in any particular tissues.	Rare in all lipid classes
Bioactive Products	Dietary Sources
	hemp seed, blackcurrant seed oil
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