Uses
Linoleic acid-d4 contains four deuterium atoms at the 9, 10, 12, and 13 positions. It is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of linoleic acid by GC- or LC-mass spectrometry. Linoleic acid is a PUFA found in plant tissues and most cooking oils. Deficiencies in the essential fatty acid linoleic acid are linked to coronary heart disease, growth retardation, and allergies. Linoleic acid can be metabolized by prostaglandin H synthases (PGHS) to form 9- and 13-HODE. The Km is 12 μM for human PGHS-1 and 27 μM for PGHS-2.[Cayman Chemical]
