Hexadecanal, also known as Palmitaldehyde, is a volatile long-chain aliphatic aldehyde. It is naturally emitted from human feces, skin, and breath. Research indicates that the receptor for hexadecanal (OR37B) is expressed in human olfactory epithelium and in the prostate. This compound has been identified as a potential biomarker for prostate cancer.
- Volatile long-chain aliphatic aldehyde
- Emitted from human feces, skin, and breath
- Receptor (OR37B) expressed in human olfactory epithelium and prostate
- Potential biomarker for prostate cancer
- Purity of 98.77%