Oleic acid
Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid found in various animal and vegetable sources. It has the empirical formula C18H34O2 (or CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH{{ref|formula}}). Its IUPAC name is cis-9-octadecenoic acid, and its lipid shorthand name is 18:1 cis-9. The saturated form of this acid is stearic acid. It is used in Lorenzo's oil.
Related Topics:
Monounsaturated - Fatty acid - IUPAC - Stearic acid - Lorenzo's oil
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Oleic acid comprises 55-80% of olive oil and 15-20% of grape seed oil.
Related Topics:
Olive oil - Grape seed oil
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