Punicic Acid
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| Formula | C18H30O2 |
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| Molar mass | 278. 43 g/mol |
| ChemSpider ID | 4444570 |
| Classification | Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| PubChem CID | 5281126 |
| Melting point | 44 to 45 °C (111 to 113 °F; 317 to 318 K) |
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| ID | 2477877 |
About Punicic Acid
Punicic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, 18:3 cis-9, trans-11, cis-13. It is named for the pomegranate, and is obtained from pomegranate seed oil. It is also found in the seed oils of snake gourd. Punicic acid is a conjugated linolenic acid or CLnA; i. e. it has three conjugated double bonds.
