docosapentaene

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noun

Any alkene that contains 22 carbon atoms and five double bonds.

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Meanings

noun
  1. Any alkene that contains 22 carbon atoms and five double bonds.

    Degradation studies indicated it to be a docosapentaene however.

    1964, The Journal of Nutrition - Volumes 82-83, page 332
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    Thus 22:5x3 is the linolenate type of pentaene and 22:5x6 is the linoleate type docosapentaene.

    1973, Soy Bean Oil, Hydrogenated - Issue 128, page 22
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