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Palmitic acid Details
Chemical Name: Palmitic acid
Synonyms: Hexadecanoic acid
CAS No.: 57-10-3
Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
Molecular Weight: 256.42
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: Flake
Typical Properties
| Melting point | 61-62.5 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 351.5 °C |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive index | 1.4273 |
| Colour | White |
| Appearance | Flake |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mm Hg ( 210 °C) |
Palmitic acid Usage
Mainly used as surfactant. When used as nonionic, it can be used in polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate and sorbitan monopalmitate. The former is made into a lipophilic emulsifier and is used in all cosmetics and Medicine, the latter can be used as emulsifier in cosmetics, medicine, food, dispersant of pigment ink, and also used as defoaming agent;
When used as anionic type, sodium palmitate is made into sodium palmitate and used as a raw material for fatty acid soaps, plastic emulsifiers, etc.; zinc palmitate is used as a stabilizer for cosmetics and plastics;
In addition to being used as a surfactant, it is also used as a raw material for the synthesis of isopropyl palmitate, methyl ester, butyl ester, amine compounds, chlorides, etc.;
Used as edible spices and food defoaming agent.
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum
Palmitic acid Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.
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