Linoleic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A polyunsaturated essential fatty acid found mostly in plant oils. It is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes.

**Synonyms:** - (Z,Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid - 9,12-Linoleic Acid - Cis, cis-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid - Fatty Acid 18:2 n-6 - LINOLEIC ACID - Linoleic acid - Linolic Acid