16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is an omega-hydroxy long-chain fatty acid derived from palmitic acid, characterized by a hydroxy group at the terminal carbon. It is a key monomer of cutin, a structural polymer in the plant cuticle, and functions as a plant metabolite.
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CAS 506-13-8
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