Products name: Cetyl palmitate
CAS: 540-10-3
Molecular Formula:C32H64O2
Appearance: White to light yellow flaky or powder solid
Products name: Cetyl palmitate
CAS: 540-10-3
Molecular Formula:C32H64O2
Appearance: White to light yellow flaky or powder solid
Cetyl palmitate quick details
Products name: Cetyl palmitate
Synonyms: Palmityl palmitate; Precifac ATO; Standamul 1616; Stepantex 653; n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid cetyl ester
CAS: 540-10-3
Molecular Formula: C32H64O2
Molecular Weight: 480.85
Chemical Structure:
Appearance: White to light yellow flaky or powder solid
Typical Properties
Item | Specifications |
Appearance | White to light yellow flaky or powder solid |
Titer | 51~55℃ |
Acid value(mg KOH/g) | ≤1.0 |
Saponification Value(mg KOH/g) | 100~120 |
Hydroxyl Value(mg KOH/g) | ≤10 |
Iodine Value(gI2/100g) | ≤1.0 |
Item | Standard | Result |
Appearance | White to slightly yellow flake or solid powder | Confirm |
Odor | A little characteristic smell | Confirm |
Melting point℃ | 51~55 | 52.5 |
Acid value, mgKOH/g | <1.0 | 0.65 |
Saponification value(mgKOH/g) | 100~200 | 113.56 |
Ash,% | <0.1 | Pass |
Conclusion | Confirm with the standard |
Cetyl palmitate Usage
Application in personal care products:
Sensitive emulsifier, which can be used as a softener for creams and lipsticks, as a conditioner and gloss additive for hair products, providing a dry, non-greasy feel that leaves the cream on the skin. Skin feeling.
It is helpful to improve the viscosity of the “skeleton” and cream, and to improve the texture and appearance of the emulsion system.
Used in the cosmetics industry as a moisturizer, emulsifier, etc.
Application in medicine:
Both the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the United States Pharmacopoeia have been recorded as emollients and softeners for use in topical ointments and other products.
Cetyl palmitate Packaging
25kg/drum
Cetyl palmitate Storage
Storage conditions: To be stored in Cool, dry and ventilated location and protected from light.
Shelf life: Two year with proper storage.