Description
Synonyms: Palmitic Acid-Thiol; Thiol-Palmitic Acid; 16-Mercaptohexadecanoic Acid
Thiol Palmitic Acid is a thiol-functionalized C16 saturated fatty acid designed for lipid-based applications and bioconjugation. The terminal thiol group provides a versatile reactive handle for covalent conjugation with maleimides, haloacetamides, pyridyl disulfides, and other thiol-reactive functional groups under mild conditions.
The hydrophobic palmitic acid chain facilitates incorporation into lipid bilayers, liposomes, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and other hydrophobic environments, providing a convenient strategy for introducing a reactive thiol functionality into lipid assemblies. The thiol group can subsequently be used to attach fluorescent probes, targeting ligands, peptides, polymers, biomolecules, and other functional molecules through thiol-selective conjugation chemistry.
Product Specifications:
- Form: Solid
- Color: White to off-white
- Lipid Type: C16 saturated fatty acid (Palmitic Acid)
- Functional Group: Thiol (–SH)
- Purity: >98%
Storage Conditions:
- Store at -20 °C
- Protect from moisture, light, and air
