For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Hexadecanamide is a primary fatty acid amide that is derived from palmitic acid (C16:0) (Item No. <span class=/itemid/>10006627</span>) and belongs to a class of important cell signaling lipids. While the physiological significance of this compound is not yet clear, it is reported to demonstrate weak anticonvulsant activity in a maximal electroshock seizure test in mice when compared with the endocannabinoid palmitoyl ethanolamide (Item No. <span class=/itemid/>90350</span>).
| Catalog Number | R066901 |
| CAS Number | 629-54-9 |
| Synonyms | NSC 3327;Palmitamide;Palmitic Amide;Palmitoyl Amide |
| Molecular Formula | C16H33NO |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | hexadecanamide |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H33NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h2-15H2,1H3,(H2,17,18) |
| InChIKey | HSEMFIZWXHQJAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N |
| Reference | 1.Farrell, E.K.,Chen, Y.,Barazanji, M., et al. Primary fatty acid amide metabolism: Conversion of fatty acids and an ethanolamine in N18TG2 and SCP cells. J. Lipid. Res. 53(2), 247-256 (2012). |
