Palmitic Acid

Palmitic Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 57-10-3, with the molecular formula C₁₆H₃₂O₂, and a molar mass of 256.42 g/mol.

The molecule contains 50 atoms connected by 49 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is hexadecanoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 6.4 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 37.3 Ų, 1 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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