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CAS 285979-77-3

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Hexadecanoic-15,15,16,16,16-d5acid (9CI)

Description:
Hexadecanoic-15,15,16,16,16-d5 acid, also known as deuterated palmitic acid, is a saturated fatty acid characterized by a long hydrocarbon chain consisting of 16 carbon atoms. The "d5" designation indicates that five hydrogen atoms in the molecule have been replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen, which is often used in research to trace metabolic pathways or in NMR spectroscopy for structural analysis. This compound is typically a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Its molecular structure features a carboxylic acid functional group, which imparts acidic properties. Hexadecanoic acid is naturally occurring in various animal and plant fats and oils, and its deuterated form is utilized in various biochemical and pharmaceutical applications, particularly in studies involving lipid metabolism and membrane dynamics. The presence of deuterium enhances the compound's stability and provides unique properties for analytical techniques.
Formula:C16H27D5O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C16H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18)/i1D3,2D2
InChI key:IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-ZBJDZAJPSA-N
SMILES:[2H]C([2H])([2H])C([2H])([2H])CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Synonyms:
  • Hexadecanoic-15,15,16,16,16-D5 Acid
  • Hexadecanoic Acid-15,15,16,16,16-D5
  • Palmitic acid-15,15,16,16,16-d5
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