Palmitic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. Palmitic acid is found naturally in palm oil and palm kernel oil, as well as in butter, cheese, milk and meat.

**Synonyms:** - Fatty Acid 16:0 - Hexadecanoic Acid - Hexadecanoic Acid - PALMITIC ACID