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Palmitoyl Disulfide(CAT: C000543) holds significance in the field of organic synthesis and biochemistry. It is a by-product generated during the synthesis of Thiopalmitic Acid. Thiopalmitic acid plays a role as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, particularly in the context of lipid peroxidation involving rat liver microsomes. Palmitoyl Disulfide’s presence as a by-product underscores the complexity of synthetic pathways and the need for careful optimization in organic chemistry.
| Catalog Number | C000543 |
| CAS Number | 13979-05-0 |
| Synonyms | Bis(1-oxohexadecyl) Disulfide |
| Molecular Formula | C₃₂H₆₂O₂S₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Storage | -20°C, Inert atmosphere |
| Reference | Tanaka, M. et al.: Biol. Pharm. Bull. 17, 1151 (1994); Tanaka, M. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 19, 678 (1996) |
