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4(Z),7(Z),10(Z),13(Z)-Hexadecatetraenoic acid is an unusual polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) generated during the synthesis of docosahexaenoic acid-d₅ . While the physiological properties of this compound are not known, dietary intake of n-3 long-chain PUFAs provides potential health benefits.¹

Hexadecatetraenoic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that can be isolated from sardine oil[1].

ChEBI: (4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z)-hexadeca-4,7,10,13-tetraenoic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is hexadecanoic acid with unsaturation at positions 4, 7, 10 and 13. It is found in Daphnia galeata. It has a role as a Daphnia galeata metabolite. It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a long-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain fatty acid.

1. Vaughan, V.C., Hassing, M.R., and Lewandowski, P.A. Marine polyunsaturated fatty acids and cancer therapy Br. J. Cancer 108(3),486-492(2013).