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Linolelaidic acid is an omega-6 trans fat (TFA) and is a cis–trans isomer of linoleic acid. It is found in partially Hydrogenation vegetable oils. It is a white (or colourless) viscous liquid.
TFAs are classified as conjugated and nonconjugated, corresponding usually to the structural elements and , respectively. Nonconjugated TFAs are represented by elaidic acid and linolelaidic acid. Their presence is linked heart diseases. The TFA vaccenic acid, which is of animal origin, poses less of a health risk.Park, Yeonhwa "Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA): Good or bad trans fat?" Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2009, vol. 22, S4-S12.
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