Hexadecanal
Hexadecanal (Palmitaldehyde) is a naturally occurring fatty aldehyde found in animal systems. It serves as a key intermediate in sphingolipid biosynthesis and is utilized in biochemical research to study lipid metabolism and signaling pathways in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
629-80-1
Product Name Alternative
Aldehydes, Inhibitor, Hexadecanal, endogenous, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, fatty, free, inhibit, Palmitaldehyde, metabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.50% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=O
Molecular Formula
C16H32O
Molecular Weight
240.42
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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