Mead Acid

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Also known as:  ETA

 

Description

Mead Acid is a type of Monounsaturated Fatty Acid with 20 carbon atoms (20:3w9) (20:3n9).

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Mead Acid

Lipids

 Mead Acid can be synthesized within the body from Oleic Acid (via several intermediate Monounsaturated Fatty Acids).

 

Chemical Data]

Chemical Names

 5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid

 Eicosatrienoic Acid

 (Z,Z,Z)-5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid

 all-cis-5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid

 

Molecular Formula

 C20H34O2

 

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