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Lipids > Fatty Acids > Palmitic Acids > Palmitic Acid

Preferred term

Palmitic Acid  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Acid, Hexadecanoic
  • Hexadecanoic Acid

Note

  • do not confuse with PALMITIC ACIDS

Scope note

  • A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids.

History note

  • 97; was PALMITIC ACID (NM) 1981-96; HEXADECANOIC ACID was see PALMITIC ACIDS 1975-96

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019308

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