Palmitic acid
USP/1492007 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 1-
CAS Number: 57-10-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H32O2
Molecular Weight: 256.42
MDL Number: MFCD00002747
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)14COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | palmitic acid |
| application(s) | USP Biologics pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 271.5 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | flakes |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C16H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 61-62.5 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| solubility | water: 0.00005 g/L at 20 °C |
| vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 210 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Palmitic acid USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard, and system suitability solutions for assay, and identification tests according to given below monographs of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Palmitic Acid • Magnesium Stearate • Sodium Stearate • Cetyl Esters Wax |
| General description: | Palmitic acid, a long-chain saturated fatty acid, is frequently incorporated into biologic formulations, especially in the development of liposomes and other lipid-based delivery systems. In microbiology, it contributes to enhancing the solubility and stability of hydrophobic drugs, ensuring that biologic therapies retain their efficacy and are delivered effectively to the target site in the body. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Other Notes: | This product is part of USP Biologics Program. |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pha |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 113 °C |
| bp | 271.5 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 61-62.5 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |