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erucic acid [ə′rüs·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) C22H42O2A monoethenoid acid that is the cis isomer of brassidic acid and makes up 40 to 50% of the total fatty acid in rapeseed, wallflower seed, and mustard seed; crystallizes as needles from alcohol solution, insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and methanol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance. They are designed to replace vegetable-based oleic or erucic acids in PP, PE, and EVA films. Canola seeds are low in erucic acid, making their oil more palatable than the oil from other varieties of rape. |
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