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Synonyms: n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid methyl ester
Molecular Formula: C17H34O2
Molecular Weight: 270.45
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)14CO2CH3
MDL Number: MFCD00008994
Melting Point: 32-35 C (lit.)
Density: 0.852 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4512 (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Methyl palmitate has anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effect. Methyl palmitate prevents bleomycin-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis in rats, by inhibiting NF-?B . Methyl palmitate also prevents CCl4-induced liver fibrosis linked to reduced TGF-ß .
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