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…

Synonyms: Cetylic acidN-Hexadecanoic acid Purity Limit: ≥ 96% (GC) CAS No.: 57-10-3 Molecular Formula: C16H32O2 Molecular Weight: 256.43 MDL No.: MFCD00002747 Appearance: White flakes Comments: This chemical is in the EPA inventory under TSCA. Melting Point: 59-65 °C …