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hexadecanoate ester
A fatty acid ester obtained by condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with a hydroxy group of an alcohol or phenol.
ChEBI ID: 25835
Members (5)
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 4-nitrophenyl palmitate | A palmitate ester obtained by condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with the phenolic hydroxy group of p-nitrophenol. | p-nitrophenyl palmitate |
| cetyl palmitate | A palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of palmitic acid with palmityl alcohol. It is used as a thickener and emollient in cosmetics. | palmityl palmitate |
| chloramphenicol palmitate | chloramphenicol palmitate | |
| ethyl palmitate | A long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. | ethyl hexadecanoate |
| octadecyl palmitate | A palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with the hydroxy group of stearyl alcohol. | stearyl palmitate |
Research
Studies (537)
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 266 (49.53) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 49 (9.12) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 84 (15.64) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 111 (20.67) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 27 (5.03) | 2.80 |
Study Types
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 39 (6.36%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 20 (3.26%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 22 (3.59%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 3 (0.49%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 529 (86.30%) | 84.16% |