Palmitic Acid (CAS No: 57-10-3) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Paliperidone palmitate. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Hydrofol, Cetylic acid
CAS No: 57-10-3
PubChem CID: 985
Mol Formula: C16H32O2
Mol Weight: 256.42 g/mol
Used in API: Paliperidone palmitate
IUPAC Name: hexadecanoic acid
API Intermediate Description: Hexadecanoic acid is a straight-chain, sixteen-carbon, saturated long-chain fatty acid. It has a role as an EC 1.1.1.189 (prostaglandin-E2 9-reductase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a hexadecanoate.
