Palmitic Acid

C₁₆H₃₂O₂

IUPAC: Hexadecanoic acid

CAS: 57-10-3

Genel Bakış

Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants, and microorganisms. It was first discovered in palm oil.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 32 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

H
Hydrogen ×32
12,6%
C
Carbon ×16
74,9%
O
Oxygen ×2
12,5%

Kullanımlar

  • • Soap production
  • • Cosmetics
  • • Food additive
  • • Metallic stearate production

İlginç Gerçekler

  • ✦ Makes up about 25% of total fatty acids in human body fat

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
256,42 g/mol
Yoğunluk
0,8530 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
63,1 °C
Kaynama Noktası
351,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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

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C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

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Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).