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Cetyl Palmitate

Cetyl Palmitate

CAS Number: 540-10-3

Molecular Formula: C32H64O2

Purity: Cetyl Palmitate 99%

About Cetyl Palmitate

Cetyl Palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) is widely utilized across the American personal care and pharmaceutical industries as a primary wax ester and emollient, engineered to impart structure, viscosity, and skin conditioning in topical creams, lotions, and color cosmetics. Hexadecyl hexadecanoate serves as an essential high pu...

Cetyl Palmitate Specifications

CAS Number
540-10-3
Molecular Formula
C32H64O2
Molecular Weight
480.85 g/mol
IUPAC Name
hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI Key
PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C32H64O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-34-32(33)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-31H2,1-2H3
HSN No
29157040
Molecular Weight
480.85 g/mol
Purity
Cetyl Palmitate 99%

Cosmetic Industry

An emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent used to improve the texture and stability of creams, lotions, and color cosmetics

Hair Care Industry

A conditioning and softening agent applied in conditioners, styling products, and shampoos to enhance manageability and shine

Pharmaceutical Industry

An ingredient and thickening agent used as a base in topical ointments and dermatological preparations

Personal Care Industry

An active component used in sunscreens, deodorants, cleansers, and lip balms to provide structure and smooth application

Cetyl Palmitate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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