Term Name:	16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
Synonyms:	16-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid, 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, 16-Hydroxypalmitic acid, 16-OH 16:0, juniperic acid, omega-hydroxypalmitic acid
Definition:	An omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid that is hexadecanoic acid (also known as palmitic acid) which is substituted at position 16 by a hydroxy group. It is a key monomer of cutin in the plant cuticle.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:55328]  ( EBI )