What Is cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 c)?
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cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic acid, 20:2 c, is a polyunsaturated cis fatty acid and a cis-isomer of Eicosadienoic acid 20:2.
cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic acid is produced by a delta-9 elongase enzyme from linoleic acid and can be converted into dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, and a few other polyunsaturated fatty acids.
It’s believed that cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic acid might be able to modulate metabolism.
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cis-Isomer Of Eicosadienoic Acid
20:2 c is the cis-isomer of Eicosadienoic acid 20:2. It’s also called cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic acid. (source ◳)
Isomers are compounds with identical chemical formulas but different structures.
The cis-isomer indicates that the functional groups are on the same side of the carbon chain, while the trans-isomer indicates that functional groups are on opposing sides of the carbon chain. (source ◳)
An Essential Fatty Acid
cis-11,14-eicosadienoic acid is considered an essential fatty acid. (source ◳)
It’s an unsaturated fatty acid that is found in breast milk. (source ◳)
Uses Of cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid
cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic acid is one of the major triacylglycerols in palm oil.
It is a fatty acid which is widely used in the food industry, as a natural emulsifier, stabilizer and flavoring agent.
It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate for the synthesis of ceramides.
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Foods You Can Find cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid In
You find cis-11,14-eicosadienoic acid mostly in sausages and luncheon meat, pork, poultry, dairy and egg products.
Examples of food sources include
- Pan-Fried Italian Pork Sausage
- Cooked Cured Bacon
- Pan-Fried Chorizo
- Unprepared Breakfast Beef Sausage
- Pan-Broiled Crumbles Ground Turkey
- Sliced Ham
- Butter
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