Its stereoisomer, cis-vaccenic acid, is found in Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) oil.[8] Its IUPAC name is (11Z)-11-octadecenoic acid, and its lipid shorthand name is 18:1 cis-11.
Cows milk had highest trans-vaccenic acid content in the first few days of the cows being milked,[9] indicating that it is stockpiled similarly to omega-3 fatty acids.
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