Cetyl Palmitate
Product Description
| Product | Cetyl Palmitate |
| CAS | 540-10-3 |
| Formula | C32H64O2 |
| Synonym | Cetin, Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, Hexadecyl hexadecanoate, n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecyl palmitate Palmitic acid, hexadecyl ester, Palmitic acid, n-hexadecyl ester, Palmitic acid palmityl ester, Palmityl palmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, Hexadecyl hexadecanoate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.832 |
| Saponification number | 110-130 |
| Practically Insoluble | in water |
| Iodine Number | 5 max. |
| Melting Point | 50 c |
| Refractive Index | 1.4398 |
| Acid Number | max. |
| Molecular weight | 480.86 |
| Solubility | abs. alcohol, ether, oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 360 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | A waxy emollient that has an optimal melting point. Used for skin care formulations. Use: EMOLLIENT, MASKING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Class | Emollients - Butters, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Personal Care |
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