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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C16H30O2
Molecular Weight 254.4082
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 1
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of PALMITELAIDIC ACID

SMILES

CCCCCC\C=C\CCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=SECPZKHBENQXJG-BQYQJAHWSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h7-8H,2-6,9-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18)/b8-7+

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C16H30O2
Molecular Weight 254.4082
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 1
Optical Activity NONE

Palmitoleic acid, commonly known as omega-7, is a rare monounsatured fatty acid, which was generally reported to benefit the skin in promoting epithelialisation, and certain gynaecological problems (vaginal mycoses). Until now, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), a shrub widely found in Europe and Asia, and macadamia nuts have been the principal sources. Palmitoleic acid (PMA) has anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. Palmitoleic acid is a gap junction uncoupler.

Originator

Curator's Comment: Palmitoleic acid (16 carbon atoms) was noticed first in 1854 by Hofstädter P.G. in sperm whale oil and named physetoleic acid. In 1906 Bull H. discovered its molecular composition, at the time when Lewkowitsch gave the present name. The structure was established in 1925 by Armstrong E.F. et al.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Preventing
Palmitoleic Acid

Approved Use

A purified form of omega-7 to help combat type II diabetes, atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome.

Sample Use Guides

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted in 20 patients with UC. A dose of 720 mg/day of Cis-palmitoleic acid was orally administered during 8 weeks.
Route of Administration: Oral
Endothelium-dependent responses were assessed in myometrial small arteries isolated from pregnant women, using pressure myography. Responses to bradykinin were attenuated in the presence of palmitoleic acid (50 uM).
Substance Class Chemical
Created
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Record UNII
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Name Type Language
PALMITELAIDIC ACID
Common Name English
9-HEXADECENOIC ACID, (9E)-
Systematic Name English
(E)-HEXADEC-9-ENOIC ACID
Systematic Name English
TRANS-PALMITOLEIC ACID
Systematic Name English
TRANS-9-HEXADECENOIC ACID
Systematic Name English
PALMITOLEIC ACID, (E)-
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CHEBI
59265
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CAS
10030-73-6
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID7021603
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PUBCHEM
5282745
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FDA UNII
65DJ825A3Z
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