The chemical formula of palmitoleic acid is C16H30O2.
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The presence of a cis-double bond at a higher position in oleic acid compared to palmitoleic acid increases the intermolecular forces between oleic acid molecules. These stronger intermolecular forces in oleic acid require more energy to overcome, resulting in a higher melting point compared to palmitoleic acid.
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A palmitoleate is a salt or ester of palmitoleic acid.
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Palmitoleic acid is found in various animal and plant sources, including macadamia nuts, sea buckthorn berries, and marine oils. It is also a common component of human adipose tissue and sebum.