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Palmitic acid

Palmitic acid

CAS Number: 57-10-3

Molecular Formula: C16H32O2

Purity: 99.8% Palmitic Acid

Carboxylic acid derivative

About Palmitic acid

Hexadecanoic acid (CAS 57-10-3) serves as a critical saturated fatty acid feedstock in the United States personal care sector, where high purity fine chemicals are increasingly required for premium emollient formulations that demand a 98% cosmetic grade purity to ensure optimal dermatological compatibility and texture ...

Palmitic acid Specifications

CAS Number
57-10-3
Molecular Formula
C16H32O2
Molecular Weight
256.424
IUPAC Name
hexadecanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI Key
IPNRYPZSTNAWGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18/h2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18)
EINECS Number
200-312-9
FEMA Number
2832
MDL Number
MFCD00002747
UNSPSC Code
12164502
HSN No
29157015 / 29157090
Molecular Weight
256.424
PSA
37.300
LogP
5.55230
Density
0.852
Boiling Point
351.5℃
Flash Point
206℃
Melting Point
59-63℃
Refractive Index
1.4273
Vapor Pressure
10 mm Hg (210 °C)
Purity
99.8% Palmitic Acid
Physical appearance
White powder to lump
odor
Faint; fatty
Freezing point
61 - 62.5 °C
Precise Quality
≥98.0%
Safety Statements Code
S26-S37/39
Risk Statements Code
R36/38
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317
Hazard Classes and Categories
Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

Organic Synthesis

A starting material for the synthesis of palmitic anhydride, soaps, and industrial mold release agents, or a saturated fatty acid used in biochemical research to study lipotoxicity in hepatocytes and effects on cellular mechanisms.

Detail 1

Stable & Combustible

Detail 2

Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents

Detail 3

Keep away from sources of ignition

Detail 4

Store in a tightly closed container

Detail 5

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances

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Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

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Packaging

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

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