What Is Heneicosanoic Acid (21:0) & What Foods Can I Find It In?
Heneicosanoic acid, 21:0, is also known as Heneicosylic acid.
It’s a long-chain saturated fatty acid.
It is the conjugate acid of a henicosanoate.
Heneicosanoic acid has been primarily detected in urine.
Heneicosanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound, just like Heptanoic acid.
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Potentially Toxic
Heneicosanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound in large quantities. (source ◳)
Where To Find Heneicosanoic Acid
Heneicosanoic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. (source ◳)
Heneicosanoic acid is a part of the fatty acids found in red blood cells.
Heneicosanoic acid is found in small amounts in breast milk fat and in some plants. (source ◳)
Examples of food sources include
- Soybean Oil
- Olive Oil
- and Butter
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