CAS No. 628-97-7

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Ethyl palmitate Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 628-97-7
Molecular Formula

C18H36O2
Molecular Weight (MW) 284.48
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC

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Biological Activity

Ethyl palmitate is a fatty acid ethyl ester that exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. It suppresses macrophage activation by down-regulating the nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB) signaling pathway, resulting in reduced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Inhibition of NF-kB signaling attenuates downstream inflammatory cascades and protects tissues from cytokine-mediated inflammatory damage.

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Solubility

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FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.