Palmitic Acid
Application Notes
Palmitic acid has been reported to target proteins to cell membranes. It has been found to promote triglyceride accumulation and also affect cell viability. Triglyceride accumulation in goose hepatocytes shows the ability to induce apoptosis. Mechanistic studies show that Palmitic Acid has also demonstrated the ability to induce opening of Ca2+-dependent pores in plasma membranes of red blood cells which will eventually lead to lysis of the cells. Additional studies suggest that saturated fatty acids can induce the expression of Cox-2 and NFÎşB (nuclear factor ÎşB) activation. Palmitic acid is used in determination of water hardness.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Apoptosis Induction | Determination of Water Hardness
| SKU | 02100905-CF |
| Alternate Names | Hexadecanoic acid; 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; C16:0; Cetylic acid; NSC 5030; PamOH; Carboxylic acid C16 |
| Application Notes | Palmitic acid has been reported to target proteins to cell membranes. It has been found to promote triglyceride accumulation and also affect cell viability. Triglyceride accumulation in goose hepatocytes shows the ability to induce apoptosis. Mechanistic studies show that Palmitic Acid has also demonstrated the ability to induce opening of Ca2+-dependent pores in plasma membranes of red blood cells which will eventually lead to lysis of the cells. Additional studies suggest that saturated fatty acids can induce the expression of Cox-2 and NFÎşB (nuclear factor ÎşB) activation. Palmitic acid is used in determination of water hardness. |
| Base Catalog Number | 100905 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 607489 |
| Boiling Point | 351.5 °C |
| CAS # | 57-10-3 |
| Density | 0.8527 g/cu cm at 62 deg C |
| EC Number | 200-312-9 |
| Format | Powder |
| Hazard Statements | H319 |
| Melting Point | 61.8 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 256.43 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| RTECS Number | RT4550000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Solubility | Water Solubility0.04 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.8X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C |
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