Hexadecanoic-12-d acid, also known as palmitic acid-12-d, is a deuterated form of hexadecanoic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid with a long carbon chain consisting of 16 carbon atoms. The "12-d" designation indicates that one of the hydrogen atoms in the molecule has been replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen, which is often used in various scientific applications, including NMR spectroscopy and metabolic studies. This compound is typically a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Hexadecanoic acid is naturally occurring in various animal and plant fats and oils, and it plays a role in biological processes, including energy storage and membrane structure. The deuterated version can be particularly useful in research settings for tracing metabolic pathways or studying lipid behavior in biological systems. As with many fatty acids, it is important to handle it with care, following appropriate safety protocols.

Hexadecanoic-12-d acid(9CI)

358730-99-1: Hexadecanoic-12-d acid, also known as palmitic acid-12-d, is a deuterated form of hexadecanoic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid with a long carbon chain consisting of 16 carbon atoms. The "12-d" designation indicates that one of the hydrogen atoms in the molecule has been replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen, which is often used in various scientific applications, including NMR spectroscopy and metabolic studies. This compound is typically a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Hexadecanoic acid is naturally occurring in various animal and plant fats and oils, and it plays a role in biological processes, including energy storage and membrane structure. The deuterated version can be particularly useful in research settings for tracing metabolic pathways or studying lipid behavior in biological systems. As with many fatty acids, it is important to handle it with care, following appropriate safety protocols.

CAS 358730-99-1

Hexadecanoic-12-d acid(9CI)

Hexadecanoic-12-d1 Acid

Ref: 3U-D5512

Hexadecanoic-12-d1 Acid

Ref: TR-P144527