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.
palmitic
English
Adjective
(-)
(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from palmitic acid
hexadecanoic
English
Adjective
(-)
Of or pertaining to hexadecanoic acid or its derivatives
Synonyms
* palmitic