Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%

Name: Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008567

About Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%

Palmitoleic acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 373-49-9 at a purity of ≥98.5%. With the molecular formula C16H30O2, it has a molar mass of 254.41 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid. Common synonyms include cis-9-Palmitoleic acid and cis-9-Hexadecenoic acid.

The material typically appears as a colourless to light yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 0.5 °C and a density of 0.895 g/mL at 20 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Palmitoleic acid in 100 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008567
CAS Number	373-49-9
IUPAC name	(Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₂
Molecular weight	254.41 g/mol
Exact mass	254.2246
Purity / assay	≥98.5%
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	SECPZKHBENQXJG-FPLPWBNLSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	445638

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid
Melting point	0.5 °C
Density	0.895 g/mL at 20 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	6.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	cis-9-Palmitoleic acid, cis-9-Hexadecenoic acid, 9-cis-Hexadecenoic acid, (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid, zoomaric acid, cis-Palmitoleic acid, Oleopalmitic acid, Zoomeric acid, (9Z)-Hexadecenoic acid, 9Z-hexadecenoic acid, 16:1(N-7), C16:1 trans-9

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 373-49-9

Cell Culture

Palmitoleic acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 373-49-9
Formula: C₁₆H₃₀O₂
MW: 254.41 g/mol

VQ-046201

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% is 373-49-9. It is also known as cis-9-Palmitoleic acid, cis-9-Hexadecenoic acid, 9-cis-Hexadecenoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%?

Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% has the molecular formula C16H30O2 and a molecular weight of 254.41 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% can I order?

We supply Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% in (≥98.5%) grade, in 100 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Palmitoleic acid, 98.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% 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 Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Palmitoleic acid, 98.5% 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.