Abstract

(2 R)-Hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid and 2-oxo-hexadecanoic acid have been isolated for the first time from marine algae ( Ulva pertusa and Porphyra sp.). The two acids were shown to be formed enzymatically from palmitic acid (16:0) using [1- 13C]palmitic acid.

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