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(Z)-Hexadec-7-enoic acid is a C16 fatty acid featuring a (Z)-double bond at the 7th position. It serves as an indicator of early life stage mortality in trout and as a marker for physiologically active autotrophic bacteria within complex microbial communities. It is also the conjugate acid of (7Z)-hexadecenoate. This natural compound, (Z)-7-Hexadecenoic acid, can be found in Hippophae rhamnoides. 7z-palmitoleic acid, also known as (Z)-7-hexadecenoic acid or 16:1 cis7, belongs to the class of long-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail containing between 13 and 21 carbon atoms. As such, 7z-palmitoleic acid is categorized as a fatty acid lipid molecule. It is generally insoluble in water and exhibits weak acidic properties based on its pKa value. 7z-palmitoleic acid is prevalent in peanuts and can be used as a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. 

Hazard Statements

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Chemical and Physical Properties

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