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What Is Myristelaidic Acid?

Myristelaidic acid is the trans-isomer to myristoleic acid 14:1. Myristelaidic acid is considered to be practically insoluble in water.

Myristelaidic acid is a monounsaturated trans fatty acid, that has been primarily been detected in urine.

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trans-Isomer Of Myristoleic Acid

14:1 t is also called Myristelaidic acid or 9E-tetradecenoic acid. It’s a monounsaturated fatty acid and the trans-isomer of myristoleic acid 14:1. (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 đź——)

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