SHEET /m/palmitic-acid · PubChem CID 985 · CAS 57-10-3 · REV 2026.07
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Palmitic acid
from sourceC16H32O2 · 256.42 g/mol
cetylic acid · n-hexadecoic acid · hexadecoic acid · n-hexadecanoic acid
What is Palmitic acid?
The most common saturated fat in the human body and in the food supply, and the main fat in palm oil, which is where the name comes from. Found in chocolate, cocoa, red meat, and cured meat. from source
CategoryFood & flavor
Chemical familyCarboxylic Acids
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OWhere you'll find it
Chocolatewhat else is in it →Cocoawhat else is in it →Red meatwhat else is in it →Cured meatwhat else is in it →
Curated by MoleculeFinder from source
Toxicity & hazards
Toxicity · LD50
57 mg/kg · moderately toxic · LD50 mouse iv from source
WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source
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Where Palmitic acid leads
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