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Hexadecyl
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Hexadecyl is a functional group chain molecule of carbon and hydrogen, with formula C16H33 and with average mass 225.433. It is "an alkyl radical derived from a hexadecane," especially a cetyl. It is on the Enzyme Commission number list. It is a noted hydrophobe. The substance synthesized by Hexadecyl, Carboplatin and polyethylene glycol appears to have increased liposolubility and PEGylation qualities. This may be useful in chemotherapy, specifically non-small cell lung cancer. Hexadecyl was noted as early as 1982 for its role in radiolabelling. The technique of which it forms a vital part has continued to be useful even as late as 2017. In fact, it is useful to radiolabel exosomes and hydrogels. Hexadecyl is a bridge molecule important for positron emission tomography. Hexadecyl platelet-activating factor "has profound effects on the lung". Hexadecyl and octadecyl groups are favoured by some in the production of Lysophosphatidic acid. Hexadecyl glyceryl ether is important in the biosynthesis of plasmalogens. Related articles * Cetyl palmitate * Cetyl alcohol * Spermaceti * Palmitic acid * Isoceteth-20 * Cetrimide * Cetomacrogol 1000 * Langmuir-Blodgett film 
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