Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:51:46 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:22 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054080
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(9Z)-hexadecenoic acid
Description(9Z)-hexadecenoic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid belonging to the class of fatty acids. Its chemical structure features a 16-carbon chain with a cis double bond at the 9th position, making it an important component in various metabolic pathways. This fatty acid, also known as palmitoleic acid (C16:1 n-7), is involved in lipid metabolism and has been identified as an antibacterial compound, indicating its potential role in host defense mechanisms. (9Z)-hexadecenoic acid is synthesized from palmitic acid through the action of stearoyl-CoA desaturase, which introduces the double bond. Additionally, it can influence cellular signaling pathways and membrane fluidity, impacting various physiological processes. The presence of (9Z)-hexadecenoic acid in biological systems highlights its significance in maintaining lipid homeostasis and its potential implications in health and disease. Its antibacterial properties further suggest a role in modulating microbial interactions within the host environment. The identification of this fatty acid alongside other compounds, such as (6Z, 9Z, 12Z)-hexadecatrienoic acid, underscores its relevance in the study of fatty acid profiles in biological contexts (PMID:18813920 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(16:1n7)ChEBI
(9Z)-HexadecenoateChEBI
(Z)-9-HexadecenoateChEBI
(Z)-Hexadec-9-enoateChEBI
9-cis-HexadecenoateChEBI
cis-9-HexadecenoateChEBI
cis-Delta(9)-HexadecenoateChEBI
PalmitolinoleateChEBI
ZoomarateChEBI
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Molecular FormulaC16H29O2
Average Mass253.4003
Monoisotopic Mass253.216755172
IUPAC Name(9Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
Traditional Namepalmitoleate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C16H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h7-8H,2-6,9-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18)/p-1/b8-7-
InChI KeySECPZKHBENQXJG-FPLPWBNLSA-M