hexadecanoic

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective hexadecanoic is

of or pertaining to hexadecanoic acid or its derivatives.

As adjectives the difference between hexadecenoic and hexadecanoic

is that hexadecenoic is of or pertaining to hexadecenoic acid or its derivatives; palmitoleic while hexadecanoic is of or pertaining to hexadecanoic acid or its derivatives.

Palmitic is a synonym of hexadecanoic.

As adjectives the difference between palmitic and hexadecanoic

is that palmitic is (organic chemistry) of, pertaining to, or derived from palmitic acid while hexadecanoic is of or pertaining to hexadecanoic acid or its derivatives.