Palmitic acid

Synonym: 57-10-3; Palmitic acid; Hexadecanoic acid; Cetylic acid; Palmitate; Hexadecylic acid; Hydrofol; 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; Palmitinic acid; Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; Hexadecanoate; Hexaectylic acid; 1-Hexyldecanoic Acid; Hexadecoic acid

MDL: MFCD00002747
CAS Number: 57-10-3
Compound CID: 985

Product Size

20 mg; 100 mg; 500 mg; 2000 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Palmitic acid is a common saturated fatty acid with anti-tumor activity.

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₃₂O₂

Source

It's extracted directly from the palm fruit.

Form

Crystals in ethanol are white crystalline waxy solids

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is insoluble in water, hardly soluble in cold ethanol, soluble in hot ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, and petroleum ether.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

63.1°C

Applications

Palmitic acid is mainly used as a surfactant.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask