Palmityl palmitate, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as emollients, masking agents and skin conditioning and a glosser and thickener for creams. It improves emulsion texture and stability and gives structure to cosmetic sticks. Used in skin and hair applications.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used as emollients, masking agents and skin conditioning and a glosser and thickener for creams. It improves emulsion texture and stability and gives structure to cosmetic sticks. Used in skin and hair applications.

Solubility
Soluble in hot acetone.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Keep away from oxidizing agents and heats.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 540-10-3
• Molecular Formula: C32H64O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 480.86
• MDL Number: MFCD00053739
• InChI Key: PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cetyl palmitate, hexadecyl palmitate, palmityl palmitate, cetin, hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, standamul 1616, hexadecanoic acid hexadecyl ester, hexadecanyl hexadecanoate, n-hexadecyl hexadecanoate, palmitic acid palmityl ester
• PubChem CID: 10889
• ChEBI: CHEBI:75584
• IUPAC Name: hexadecyl hexadecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

• Melting Point: 55°C to 56°C
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄CO₂(CH₂)₁₅CH
• Quantity: 5 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot acetone.
• Formula Weight: 480.85
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: Palmityl palmitate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	208-736-6
RTECSNumber	RT4750000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only