Palmitic acid
Palmitic acid, also called hexadecanoic acid, is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in animals and plants. It is a white solid that melts at 63.1°C and its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)14COOH. As its name tells us, it is found in palm oil but also in butter, cheese, milk and meat.
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Palmitic acid is the first fatty acid produced during lipogenesis and from which longer fatty acids can be produced.
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Derivatives of the palmitic acid were used in World War II to produce napalm.
Related Topics:
World War II - Napalm
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