Palmitic Acid

Palmitic Acid is a 16-carbon saturated fatty acid (C16), naturally found in palm oil, animal fats, dairy products, and even the human body. It is one of the most common long-chain saturated fatty acids and is used in: Soaps and cosmetics as an emulsifier and surfactant Food industry as a common fat component in processed items Pharmaceuticals for making fatty acid esters Biological roles including cell membrane structure and lipid metabolism