| Identification | More | [Name]
CETYL PALMITATE | [CAS]
540-10-3 | [Synonyms]
CETACEUM
CETIN
CETYL PALMITATE
EMALEX CC-16
HEXADECANOIC ACID HEXADECYL ESTER
HEXADECYL HEXADECANOATE
HEXADECYL PALMITATE
N-HEXADECYLPALMITAT
N-HEXADECYL PALMITATE
PALMATIC ACID N-HEXADECYL ESTER
PALMITIC ACID CETYL ESTER
PALMITIC ACID HEXADECYL ESTER
PALMITIC ACID N-HEXADECYL ESTER
PALMITIC ACID PALMITYL ESTER
PALMITYL PALMITATE
SPERMACETI
Cetyl palmitate, Hexadecyl hexadecanoate, Palmitic acid palmityl ester
Cetyl cetylate
Standamul-1616 | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-736-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C32H64O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00053739 | [Molecular Weight]
480.85 | [MOL File]
540-10-3.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
White to off-white waxy plates or flakes | [Melting point ]
55-56 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
360 °C
| [density ]
d20 0.989 | [refractive index ]
1.4429 (589.3 nm 60℃) | [storage temp. ]
2-8°C
| [solubility ]
Soluble in hot acetone. | [form ]
Crystalline Powder | [color ]
White to almost white | [Merck ]
2031 | [Dielectric constant]
2.2（Ambient） | [LogP]
15.051 (est) | [Uses]
The chemical structure of cetyl palmitate (synthetic spermaceti) is the same as whale spermaceti. It may be used to thicken, produce viscose emulsions, give stability, and add texture to emulsions. It is similar to cetearyl palmitate. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
540-10-3(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Hexadecyl palmitate (540-10-3) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Safety Statements ]
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
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| [RTECS ]
RT4750000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29171900 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white to almost white crystalline powder | [Definition]
ChEBI: A palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of palmitic acid with palmityl alcohol. It is used as a thickener and emollient in cosmetics. | [General Description]
Cetyl Palmitate is an ester of palmitic acid, obtained via the reaction of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an ingredient of many cosmetic preparations.
Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Notclassified |
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