palmic acid
Often used interchangeably with 'palmitic acid,' 'palmic acid' is a term that is becoming less common in modern scientific contexts.
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Definition
C1Organic Chemistry
(technical)A saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone, commonly found in palm oil and other natural sources.
Example
- Palm oil contains a high concentration of palmic acid, making it a key ingredient in many products.
- The synthesis of soaps often involves the use of palmic acid due to its surfactant properties.
C1Biochemistry
(technical)A fatty acid present in various animal and plant fats, utilized in the production of food additives and cosmetics.
Example
- Palmic acid is a major component in the lipid bilayer of cell membranes.
- Cosmetic formulations frequently include palmic acid for its emollient properties.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "palmic acid":
palm oilpentatriacontanoic acidoil of palmlichenic acidpropanoic acidoil palmpalm grass