PALMITIC ACID
UNII 2V16EO95H1

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Palmitic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 2V16EO95H1.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 57-10-3 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1426390. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
2V16EO95H1
CAS Registry Number
57-10-3
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
PALMITIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
2V16EO95H1
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C16H32O2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
USAN ID
LL-31
Identifier assigned by the United States Adopted Names Council.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Palmitic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

PALMITIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

CETYL ACID
CETYL ACID [VANDF]
CETYLIC ACID
LUCINACTANT COMPONENT PALMITIC ACID
N-HEXADECANOIC ACID
PALMITATE
PALMITIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF BORAGE SEED OIL) [DSC]
PALMITIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL) [DSC]
PALMITIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF FLAX SEED OIL) [DSC]
PALMITIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO) [DSC]
PALMITIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SPIRULINA) [DSC]
PALMITIC ACID [DSC]
PALMITIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH]
PALMITIC ACID [FCC]
PALMITIC ACID [FHFI]
PALMITIC ACID [HSDB]
PALMITIC ACID [II]
PALMITIC ACID [MART.]
PALMITIC ACID [MI]
PALMITIC ACID [USAN]
PALMITIC ACID [USP-RS]
PALMITIC ACID [VANDF]
PALMITIC ACID [WHO-DD]
PRIFAC-2960
PRISTERENE-4934

Brand / Trade Names

SURFAXIN COMPONENT PALMITIC ACID

Systematic Nomenclature

1-PENTADECANECARBOXYLIC ACID
HEXADECANOIC ACID

Technical Codes

EDENOR C 16-98-100
FEMA NO. 2832
HYDROFOL ACID 1690
IMEX C 1498
KORTACID 1698
LOXIOL EP 278
NSC-5030

NDC Products Containing PALMITIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: