Vaccenic Acid

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Description

Vaccenic Acid is a type of Omega-7 Fatty Acid with an 18 carbon chain and a double bond between carbons six and seven (18:1w7) (18:1n7).  It is present in almost all tissues of the body.

 

Vaccenic Acid normally comprise less than 1.6% of total fasting Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Vaccenic Acid

Enzymes

 Elongase catalyzes the conversion of Palmitoleic Acid to Vaccenic Acid.

 

Dietary Sources of Vaccenic Acid

Dairy Products

 Vaccenic Acid is a constituent of Butter.

 

Chemical Data

Chemical Names

 11-Octadecenoic Acid

 11(Z)-Octadecenoic acid

 11-cis-octadecenoic acid

 11-cis-vaccenic acid

 cis-vaccenic acid

 

Molecular Formula

 C18H34O2

 

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