Palmitic Acid

C₁₆H₃₂O₂

IUPAC: Hexadecanoic acid

CAS: 57-10-3

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 32 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
12,6%
C
74,9%
O
12,5%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
256,42 g/mol
Mật độ
0,8530 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
63,1 °C
Điểm sôi
351,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).