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conjugated linoleic acid

A slightly altered form of linoleic acid, which is an omega-6 fatty acid important to human health. It is found in beef and dairy fats.
Synonym:9,11-conjugated linoleic acid
9,11-linoleic acid
US brand name:Clarinol
Pamolyn 300
Abbreviation:CLA
Chemical structure:9,11-octadecadienoic acid
NSC code:7886
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