Showing chemical card for di-homo-γ-linolenate (CFc000337783)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:48 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337783
Molecule Identification
Common Name
di-homo-γ-linolenate
Definition
Di-homo-γ-linolenate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Di-homo-γ-linolenate can be found in a number of food items such as shiitake, boysenberry, jute, and cocoa bean, which makes di-homo-γ-linolenate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as long-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 13 and 21 carbon atoms.
