Conjugated Linoleic Acid n-6

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acid with an 18-carbon backbone and exactly two double bonds, originating from the 10th and 12th positions from the methyl end, resulting in a conjugated section of the acyl chain. Three stereoisomers of conjugated linoleic acid, n-6 are recognized.

**Synonyms:** - 10,12 Conjugated Linoleic Acid - Octadeca-10,12-dienoic Acid