Term Name: | linolenic acid |
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Synonyms: | C18:3, linolenic acids, Linolensaeure |
Definition: | A two-membered subclass of octadecatrienoic acid comprising the (9Z,12Z,15Z)- and (6Z,9Z,12Z)-isomers. Linolenic acids are nutrients essential to the formation of prostaglandins and are also used in making paints and synthetic resins. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:25048] ( EBI ) |