Description General description Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) that occurs naturally in crude palm oil[1] and walnut. It is one of the FAME components of biodiesel fuel produced by the transesterification of triglyceride oil and a primary alcohol.[2] Packaging 1 kg in poly bottle 4, 8 kg in poly drum Biochem/physiol Actions Methyl palmitate has anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effect. Methyl palmitate prevents bleomycin-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis in rats, by inhibiting NF-κB [10]. Methyl palmitate also prevents CCl4-induced liver fibrosis linked to reduced TGF-β . Other Notes Download our Flavors and Fragrances Catalog to view our entire product line. Subscribe to our Newsletter to keep up to date on our latest Flavors and Fragrances offerings.