Palmitic acid

CAS NO: 57-10-3
Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
Molecular Weight: 256.42

Synonyms

hexadecanoic acid

Chemical Properties

mp :

59-63ºC
bp :

351.5 °C
fp :

206ºC
fema :

2832
merck :

14,6996
brn :

607489
density :

0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapourPressure :

10 mm Hg ( 210 °C)
refractiveIndex :

1.4273
solubility :

chloroform: 0.5 M, clear, colorless
waterSolubility :

insoluble