Palmitic Acid
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Cite "Palmitic Acid"
Palmitic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /ar/compound/palmitic-acid/
"Palmitic Acid." Compound, /ar/compound/palmitic-acid/.
@misc{palmitic-acid, title={Palmitic Acid}, url={/ar/compound/palmitic-acid/}}
IUPAC: Hexadecanoic acid
CAS: 57-10-3
نظرة عامة
Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants, and microorganisms. It was first discovered in palm oil.
التركيب
الاستخدامات
- • Soap production
- • Cosmetics
- • Food additive
- • Metallic stearate production
حقائق مثيرة
- ✦ Makes up about 25% of total fatty acids in human body fat
Structure
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
الخصائص
- النوع
- organic
- الحالة
- solid
- الكتلة المولية
- 256,42 g/mol
- الكثافة
- 0,8530 g/cm³
- نقطة الانصهار
- 63,1 °C
- نقطة الغليان
- 351,0 °C
- الذوبانية
- insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 256,2402
- XLogP
- 6,4
- TPSA
- 37,3 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 1
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable Bonds
- 14
- Heavy Atoms
- 18
- Complexity
- 178,0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmitic Acid?
Palmitic Acid (C₁₆H₃₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Hexadecanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Palmitic Acid?
Palmitic Acid has a molar mass of 256.42 g/mol.
What state is Palmitic Acid at room temperature?
Palmitic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Palmitic Acid organic or inorganic?
Palmitic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Palmitic Acid?
Palmitic Acid (C₁₆H₃₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).