Cis-9,12-Hexadecadienoic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that has the activity of regulating the physical properties of cell membranes. The presence of Cis-9,12-Hexadecadienoic acid can enhance the fluidity and flexibility of cell membranes. Cis-9,12-Hexadecadienoic acid participates in a variety of physiological processes in the body, affecting cell signal transduction and membrane structure stability.
ChEBI: (9Z,12Z)-hexadecadienoic acid is a hexadecadienoic acid in which the two double bonds are located at positions 9 and 12 (the 9Z,12Z-isomer). It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a (9Z,12Z)-hexadecadienoate.
