Palmitic acid, 98%
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About Palmitic acid, 98%
Palmitic acid, 98% is part of the Zemixal flavour & Fragrance Chemicals range. Identity at a glance (Synthesis): CAS 57-10-3, formula C16H32O2 and molar mass 256.42 g/mol. It is described as powder or crystals or flakes or chunks.
Typical applications
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Cosmetics & personal care
Storage and safety notes
Reported physical data: melting point 61-62.5 °C, boiling point 271.5 °C and density 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C. It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H315, H319 and H335), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.
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Typical uses
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Cosmetics & personal care
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Palmitic acid, 98% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-018365 |
| CAS number | 57-10-3 |
| IUPAC name | hexadecanoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C16H32O2 |
| Molar mass | 256.42 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 256.2402 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | 98% |
| Physical form | Flakes |
| Appearance | Powder or crystals or flakes or chunks |
| Melting point | 61-62.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 271.5 °C |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C |
| XLogP3 | 6.4 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 1 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 37.3 Ų |
| HS code | 29157010 |
| InChIKey | IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| PubChem CID | 985 |
| Synonyms | Cetylic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Hexadecylic acid, 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, n-Hexadecoic acid, Hydrofol, Palmitinic acid, Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, hexaectylic acid, Industrene 4516, Emersol 140, Emersol 143 |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Warning
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 g | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 4 x 25 kg | Quoted on request |
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