1492007

Palmitinsäure

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(e): 1-Pentadecancarbonsäure, C16:0, Cetylsäure, Hexadecansäure, NSC 5030, PamOH
• Lineare Formel: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH
• CAS-Nummer: 57-10-3
• Molekulargewicht: 256.42
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750656
• MDL number: MFCD00002747
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 607489
• eCl@ss: 25140904

Eigenschaften

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 210 °C)
• API family: palmitic acid
• form: flakes
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• bp: 271.5 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 61-62.5 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: 0.00005 g/L at 20 °C
• density: 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C16H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18)
• InChI key: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Beschreibung

General description

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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.

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.

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

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

This product is part of USP Biologics Program.

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

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.

Sicherheitshinweise

• Lagerklasse: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Flammpunkt (°F): 235.4 °F
• Flammpunkt (°C): 113 °C