Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Palmitic Acids > Palmitic Acid Terms and Definitions
Palmitic Acid
Medical Definition: | A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids. |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with PALMITIC ACIDS |
Also Called: | Calcium Palmitate,Sodium Palmitate |
CAS Number: | 57-10-3 |
Previously Indexed: | Palmitic Acids (1981-1996) |
Palmitic Acid Medical Definitions and Terms
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