Linoelaidic Acid, (E,Z)-Isomer

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Linoelaidic Acid, (E,Z)-Isomer

A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)