The chemical Palmitic acid has a designated molecular formula of C16H32O2 and a molecular weight of 256.430 g/mol. Synonyms may include: 4-02-00-01157 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), C16 fatty acid, AI3-01594, BRN 0607489, Cetylic acid, EINECS 200-312-9, Emersol 140, Emersol 143, FEMA No. 2832, Hexadecanoic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, n-Hexadecoic acid (ChemID). Palmitic acid has been assigned a MeSH pharmacological action of: Enzyme Inhibitor.