Palmitic Acid
Palmitic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone which is naturally occurring in palm and palm kernel oil.Product Details |
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Formula: |
C16H32O2 |
CAS Number: |
57-10-3 |
Also Known As: |
Hexadecanoic acid; Palmic acid; Cetylic acid; Palmitate; Hexadecylic acid |
Structure: |
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applications:
Palmitic Acid is used as both a food additive and emollient or surfactant in cosmetics. It can make the skin feel smooth in moisturizers (emollient) or it can act as foam building cleansing agent in hygiene products. It's also a very popular ingredient in shaving foams.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has listed palmitic acid as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, which classifies palmitic acid as safe as an additive to food and in the manufacture of food components.
Packaging:
Drums, IBCs, Bulk Tankers
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
White flakes |
Boiling Point, °C |
271.5 |
Density, g/cm3 |
0.852 |
Flash Point, °C |
113 |
Melting point, °C |
61-62.5 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
256.42 |
Odor |
Mild fatty odor |
Purity, % |
98 min. |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.4273 |
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