p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate is an organic-soluble acid catalyst in organic synthesis. The catalyst has been incorporated in the esterification of carboxylic acids or transesterification of esters. p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate has been used as a reducing agent for the reductive…

Palmitic acid, or hexadecanoic acid is one of the most common 16 carbon saturated fatty acids found in animals and plants. It occurs as the glyceryl ester in many oils and fats. Palmitic acid has been reported to target proteins to cell membranes. It has been found to promote triglyceride…