Palmitoleic acid

Palmitoleic acid (CAS 373-49-9), also known as zoomeric acid, is a monounsaturated omega-7 fatty acid sourced primarily from sea buckthorn, macadamia oil, and marine lipids.

Where is Palmitoleic acid used?

• Nutritional, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations: bioactive lipid ingredient
• Personal care: facial creams, serums and barrier-repair products
• Nutraceuticals: active ingredient in omega-7 supplements
• Functional lipid blends: enrichment
• Pharmaceutical research: reference standard or active component in lipid-based drug delivery systems
• Food formulators source it to enrich functional lipid blends.
• Used in in vitro assays as an endogenous metabolite.

Formulation notes

• Reacts with strong oxidizing agents; can form harmful by-products under extreme conditions such as high temperatures or prolonged UV light exposure.

Typical specification

• Available as a liquid with purity >=98.5% (GC).
• Colorless to light yellow.

Regulatory status

• Has the Harmonised Tariff Code 29161995.

Storage, packaging and handling

• The pure form should be stored at -20°C for 3 years or at 4°C for 2 years.
• Can be shipped at ambient temperature.

Technical content is compiled and updated by the SoleChem product team from public technical sources; the certificate of analysis (COA) governs product-specific specifications.