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Triolein is a symmetrical triglyceride derived from glycerol and three units of the unsaturated fatty acid oleic acid. Most triglycerides are unsymmetrical being derived from mixtures of fatty acids. Triolein represents 4-30% of olive oil.Triolein is also known as glyceryl trioleate and is one of the two components of Lorenzo’s oil.

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IUPAC name
23-Bis(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate

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