Fatty acids to know Flashcards
1
Q
16 carbon chain / no double bonds
A
Palmitate
C16:0
2
Q
18 carbon chain / 0 double bonds
A
Stearate
C18:0
3
Q
18 carbon chain / 1 cis double bond at C9
A
Oleate
cis ∆9-C18:1
4
Q
18 carbon chain / 2 cis double bonds at C9 and C12
A
Linoleate
cis ∆9,12-C18:2
5
Q
18 carbon chain / 3 cis double bonds at C9,12,15
A
Linolenate
cis ∆9,12,15-C18:3