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Fatty Acid Names
Names of common saturated and unsaturated fatty acids given omega naming system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 14:0 | myristic acid |
| 16:0 | palmitic acid |
| 18:0 | stearic acid |
| 18:1n9 | oleic acid |
| 18:2n6 | linoleic acid |
| 18:3n3 | alpha linolenic acid |
| 20:4n6 | arachidonic acid |
| 20:5n3 | eicosapentaenoic acid |
| 22:6n3 | docosahexaenoic acid |