Palmitic Acid

• CAT Number: R056889
• CAS Number: 57-10-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
• Molecular Weight: 256.43
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid; A 1600; Cetylic Acid; Edenor C 16-98-100; Edenor C16; Emersol 143; FA 1695; Hydrofol Acid 1690; Hystrene 9016; KortAcid 1695; KortAcid 1698; Loxiol EP 278; Lunac P 95; Lunac P 95KC; Lunac P 98; NAA 160; NSC 5030; Neo-Fat
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: hexadecanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18)
• InChIKey: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Palmitic acid（Cat No.:R056889）is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with the molecular formula C₁₆H₃₂O₂. It is one of the most common fatty acids found in animals, plants, and microorganisms, occurring naturally in palm oil, dairy products, meat, and human breast milk. Palmitic acid plays a vital role in energy storage, membrane structure, and lipid biosynthesis. It serves as a precursor for longer-chain fatty acids and various lipids, including sphingolipids and phospholipids. Widely used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications, it also has research relevance in studies on metabolism, inflammation, and lipid-related diseases.