Description
13(Z)-Docosenoic acid is a 22-carbon monounsaturated fatty acid. It is found predominantly in canola oil.{8144} 13(Z)-Docosenoic acid is metabolized to oleic acid in vivo. Diets rich in 13(Z)-docosenoic acid were shown to cause heart lipidosis in experimental animals.{7786,8145} The C-1 amide of docosenoic acid has been identified as one of the anandamide-related neurotransmitters associated with sleep.{1317}
Formal name: 13Z-docosenoic acid
Synonyms: (Z)-Erucic Acid|cis-13-Docosenoate
Molecular weight: 338.6
CAS: 112-86-7
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in ethanol