Term Name:	linolenic acid
Synonyms:	C18:3, linolenic acids, Linolensaeure
Definition:	A two-membered subclass of octadecatrienoic acid comprising the (9Z,12Z,15Z)- and (6Z,9Z,12Z)-isomers. Linolenic acids are nutrients essential to the formation of prostaglandins and are also used in making paints and synthetic resins.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:25048]  ( EBI )