| Formula / Notation | C16H32O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 57-10-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 256.42 |
| Melting Point | 61.8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 351.5 °C |
| Density | Density: 0.8527 g/cu cm at 62 °C |
| Solubility | 0.04 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Appearance | Liquid, Other Solid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid |
| Also Known As | hexadecanoic acid; Hexadecanoic acid; 57-10-3; Cetylic acid; n-Hexadecanoic acid; Hexadecylic acid; 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; n-Hexadecoic acid; Hydrofol; Palmitinic acid |
| Category | Acids |
What is Palmitic acid?
Hexadecanoic acid is a straight-chain, sixteen-carbon, saturated long-chain fatty acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an EC 1.1.1.189 (prostaglandin-E2 9-reductase) inhibitor, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a hexadecanoate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: hexadecanoic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: hexadecanoic acid; Hexadecanoic acid; 57-10-3; Cetylic acid; n-Hexadecanoic acid; Hexadecylic acid; 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; n-Hexadecoic acid; Hydrofol; Palmitinic acid
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 61.8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 351.5 °C |
| Density | Density: 0.8527 g/cu cm at 62 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 256.42 |
| Solubility | 0.04 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Appearance | Liquid, Other Solid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Hexadecanoic acid is a straight-chain, sixteen-carbon, saturated long-chain fatty acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an EC 1.1.1.189 (prostaglandin-E2 9-reductase) inhibitor, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a hexadecanoate.
Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.
Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Palmitic acid is: C16H32O2