ALDRICH Palmitic acid, >=98% palmitic acid basis (GC)

Synonym(s): 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; C16:0; Cetylic acid; Hexadecanoic acid; NSC 5030; PamOH

Empirical Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂

Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH

Formula Weight: 256.42

MDL Number: MFCD00002747

Purity: ≥98% palmitic acid basis (GC)

Boiling Point: 271.5 °C/100 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: 61-62.5 °C(lit.); 62-65 °C

Density: 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 607489