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Palmitic Acid
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Definition
: A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids.
do not confuse with PALMITIC ACIDS
Pharmacological Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Other names
Palmitate, Sodium; Palmitate, Calcium; Acid, Palmitic; Acid, Hexadecanoic; Sodium Palmitate; Calcium Palmitate; Hexadecanoic Acid