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 conjugated acid of henicosanoate.
In the body has heneicosanoic acid been primarily detected in urine.
Heneicosanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound.
Heneicosanoic acid is a fatty acid that is a component of many natural oils and waxes.
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Where To Find Heneicosanoic Acid
Heneicosanoic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. (source ◳)
Heneicosanoic acid in the body
Heneicosanoic acid has been primarily detected in urine.
But it is also a part of the fatty acids found in red blood cells.
Heneicosanoic acid can even be found in small amounts in breast milk fat. (source ◳)
Heneicosanoic acid in foods
Heneicosanoic acid is a fatty acid that is a component of many natural oils and waxes.
But it is only just detectable. The concentration is about 1000 times lower than the concentration of oleic acid in natural fats and oils.
Potentially Toxic
Heneicosanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound in large quantities. (source ◳) Just like Heptanoic acid.
Heneicosanoic acid toxicity is defined as the ability of a substance to produce a toxic effect when administered orally.
Heneicosanoic acid toxicity is not well known. However, there have been several reports on the occurrence of heneicosanoic acid in toxic foodstuffs.
Other Uses Of Heneicosanoic Acid
Heneicosanoic acid is often used in industry. For example, in paints, paper, textiles, and plastics.
Heneicosanoic acid can, for instance, be used as an additive to impart characteristics such as improved water and oil repellent.
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Foods You Can Find Heneicosanoic Acid (21:0) In
You find Heneicosanoic acid mostly in fats and oils.
Examples of food sources include
- Soybean Oil
- Olive Oil
- and Butter
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