16-hydroxy Hexadecanoic Acid, CAS 506-13-8

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 16-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C16H32O3

Formula Weight: 272,4

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 506-13-8

Notes: 16-hydroxy Hexadecanoic acid is a metabolite of the saturated fatty acid palmitic acid (16:0) that has been hydroxylated on its terminal (ω) carbon. It is produced by ω-hydroxylation of palmitic acid by cytochrome P450 in both plants and animals.{19460,19462,19461,19458} In plants, it is commonly a component of cutin.{19459,19462}

• SKU: CAY9000789-1
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 9000789-1
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 1 g
• Quantity Unit: STK