Palmitic acid-13C16 (CAS 56599-85-0)

Palmitic acid-13C16 is a labeled analog of palmitic acid, where all the carbons are enriched with the stable isotope carbon-13. This compound is utilized in metabolic and lipid research studies, providing a traceable version of palmitic acid that can be followed through metabolic pathways using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or mass spectrometry (MS). In research applications, Palmitic acid-13C16 is employed to understand lipid metabolism and the biochemical pathways involving fatty acids in organisms. It helps in quantifying the incorporation of palmitic acid into cellular lipids and in studying fatty acid oxidation and synthesis. Additionally, Palmitic acid-13C16 is used in studies that assess the role of saturated fatty acids in cellular functions and energy homeostasis. The incorporation of the 13C isotope does not alter the chemical behavior of the molecule, making it an ideal tool for researchers studying lipid biochemistry under physiologically relevant conditions.