Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Palmitic acid (CAS: 57-10-3)?
Answer
Palmitic acid is used in pharmaceuticals as a surfactant and emulsifier, in the food industry as a fat additive and in cosmetics for its emollient properties. It also finds applications in the production of soaps, detergents, and lubricants. In research, it is used to study lipid metabolism and as a component in synthetic compounds.
About
CAS No
57-10-3
English Name
Palmitic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H32O2
Molecular Weight
256.43 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
