CAS No. 373-49-9
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Palmitoleic acid
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Chemical Information
| IUPAC Name | (Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid | |
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| CAS Number | 373-49-9 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C16H30O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 254.41 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(O)=O | |
| InChIKey | SECPZKHBENQXJG-FPLPWBNLSA-N |
Biological Activity
Palmitoleic acid is an omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as an endogenous metabolic lipokine. It stimulates hepatic glucose uptake through the activation of AMPK and FGF-21 signaling cascades, operating in a PPAR-dependent manner. Through these pathway activations, palmitoleic acid modulates downstream metabolic homeostasis, enhancing insulin sensitivity, suppressing lipid accumulation, and regulating systemic energy balance in hepatic and peripheral tissues. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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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.