[Imported hexadecanoic acid supply] Hexadecanoic acid (palmitic acid) has these uses

Fatty acid), also called palmitic acid, is a saturated higher fatty acid, white with pearlescent phosphorus flakes. Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in petroleum ether, soluble in ethanol. Easily soluble in ether, chloroform and acetic acid. It is widely found in nature, and almost all oils have varying amounts of hexadecanoic acid (palmitic acid) component.…