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Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)14COOH. It is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in animals and plants. Palmitic acid was first discovered by Edmond Frémy in 1840 and was named after palm trees, from which it was first isolated. This 16-carbon fatty acid is a major component of palm oil, accounting for approximately 44% of its total content, but it is also found in other fats and oils such as butter, cheese, milk, and meat.
In the human body, palmitic acid serves as an energy source and is a key component of