Palmitic Acid
TL;DR: Palmitic Acid (CAS 57-10-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H32O2 and molecular weight 256.24023 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecanoic acid
Also Known As: palmitic acid, Hexadecanoic acid, Cetylic acid, palmitate, n-Hexadecanoic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 256.24023 g/mol |
| XLogP | 6.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 256.24023 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 18 |
| Complexity | 178.0 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Melting Point | 61.8 |
| Boiling Point | 351.5 |
| Density | Density: 0.8527 g/cu cm at 62 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000038 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4309 at 70 °C |
| Solubility | 0.04 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Palmitic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Typical specifications: commercial lots are supplied at ≥98%. CoreyChem supplies Palmitic Acid (CAS 57-10-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Palmitic Acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 57-10-3 and the molecular formula C16H32O2 and a molecular weight of 256.24 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of Density: 0.8527 g/cu cm at 62 °C g/cm³, a solubility: 0.04. It is also known as palmitic acid and Hexadecanoic acid.
CoreyChem provides it with COA documentation, and custom synthesis from milligram to multi-kilogram scales is available on request. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Palmitic Acid
Property Insights of Palmitic Acid
The XLogP value of 6.4 indicates that Palmitic Acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Palmitic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Palmitic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Palmitic Acid?
The CAS number of Palmitic Acid is 57-10-3.
What is the molecular formula of Palmitic Acid?
The molecular formula of Palmitic Acid is C16H32O2.
What is the molecular weight of Palmitic Acid?
The molecular weight of Palmitic Acid is 256.24023 g/mol.
What are the applications of Palmitic Acid?
Palmitic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Typical specifications: commercial lots are supplied at...
Where can I buy Palmitic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Palmitic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Palmitic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.