Palmitic Acid
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| Formula | C16H32O2 |
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| Solubility in methyl acetate | 7. 81 g/100 g |
| Solubility in ethyl acetate | 10. 7 g/100 g |
| Heat capacity (C) | 463. 36 J/mol·K |
| Refractive index (nD) | 1. 43 (70 °C) |
| Solubility in water | 0. 46 mg/L (0 °C); 0. 719 mg/L (20 °C); 0. 826 mg/L (30 °C); 0. 99 mg/L (45 °C); 1. 18 mg/L (60 °C) |
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| ID | 1130129 |
About Palmitic Acid
Palmitic acid, or hexadecanoic acid in IUPAC nomenclature, is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms. Its chemical formula is CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH, and its C:D is 16:0. As its name indicates, it is a major component of the oil from the fruit of oil palms.
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