Palmitic acid, cell culture tested

Name: Palmitic acid, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046199

About Palmitic acid, cell culture tested

Palmitic acid, cell culture tested is a bioactive small molecule (Cell Culture grade) carrying the CAS registry number 57-10-3. Formula C16H32O2, molecular weight 256.42 g/mol. The IUPAC name is hexadecanoic acid. Alternative names: Cetylic acid and n-Hexadecanoic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cell signalling research, pharmacological screening and target validation. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 10 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, Palmitic acid, cell culture tested is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Cell signalling research
Pharmacological screening
Target validation

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Palmitic acid, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046199
CAS Number	57-10-3
IUPAC name	hexadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular weight	256.42 g/mol
Exact mass	256.2402
Grade	Cell Culture
HSN code	29157010
InChIKey	IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	985

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	6.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Cetylic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Hexadecylic acid, 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, n-Hexadecoic acid, Hydrofol, Palmitinic acid, Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, hexaectylic acid, Industrene 4516, Emersol 140, Emersol 143

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 57-10-3

Synthesis

Palmitic acid, 98%

CAS: 57-10-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
MW: 256.42 g/mol

VQ-019307

AR

Palmitic acid, AR ≥99%

CAS: 57-10-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
MW: 256.42 g/mol

VQ-045605

Biochemistry

Palmitic acid, for biochemistry, 99%+

CAS: 57-10-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
MW: 256.42 g/mol

VQ-002924

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Palmitic acid, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of Palmitic acid, cell culture tested is 57-10-3. It is also known as Cetylic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Hexadecylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Palmitic acid, cell culture tested?

Palmitic acid, cell culture tested has the molecular formula C16H32O2 and a molecular weight of 256.42 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexadecanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Palmitic acid, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply Palmitic acid, cell culture tested in Cell Culture grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Palmitic acid, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of Palmitic acid, cell culture tested is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Palmitic acid, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

Yes. Palmitic acid, cell culture tested is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.