Palmitic acid

MedChem Express

Palmitic acid [57-10-3]

10

57-10-3

Research Use Only

99.76

C16H32O2

256.42

Palmitic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid commonly found in both animals and plants. PA can induce the expression of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) in in mouse granulosa cells. Palmitic acid is used to establish a cell steatosis model[1][2].

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

RT

12352200