Rumenic acid

Rumenic acid (CAS 2540-56-9), also commercially referenced as cis-9,trans-11-CLA, is the predominant naturally occurring isomer of conjugated linoleic acid found in ruminant-derived dairy and meat fats.

Where is Rumenic acid used?

• Nutritional, feed and functional food: bioactive fatty acid ingredient where specific CLA isomer identity is a formulation requirement
• Dietary supplements: authenticated natural CLA isomer rather than synthetic blends, supporting label differentiation in softgel and encapsulated formats
• Functional food: fortified dairy analogues, spreads and nutritional bars targeting defined CLA content claims
• Animal nutrition: feed additive evaluated to influence milk fat composition and body condition in dairy cattle
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research: reference standard or active ingredient for clinical use

Commercial specifications

• Purified liquid or oil; high-purity research and commercial grades with isomer content specified by percentage
• Food-grade and feed-grade specifications; purity commonly 90% to 95%+ isomer concentration
• Packaging in small quantities for research use and bulk formats for industrial formulators