CETYL PALMITATE

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CETYL PALMITATE Structure
CETYL PALMITATE structure
Common Name CETYL PALMITATE
CAS Number 540-10-3 Molecular Weight 480.849
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 507.0±18.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C32H64O2 Melting Point 55-56 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 269.8±11.1 °C

 Use of CETYL PALMITATE


Hexadecyl palmitate is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

Summary: Palmityl palmitate, also known as cetyl palmitate, has the Chinese name 棕榈酸棕榈酯 and CAS number 540-10-3. Its molecular formula is C32H64O2 and molecular weight is 480.849. It appears as a white to grayish-white waxy solid with a melting point of 55-56°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name palmityl palmitate
Synonym More Synonyms

 CETYL PALMITATE Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Hexadecyl palmitate is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 507.0±18.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 55-56 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C32H64O2
Molecular Weight 480.849
Flash Point 269.8±11.1 °C
Exact Mass 480.490631
PSA 26.30000
LogP 15.59
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.455
InChIKey PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
RT4750000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Palmitic acid, hexadecyl ester
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
540-10-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1805188
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C32-H64-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
480.96

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
REFERENCE :
JACTDZ Journal of the American College of Toxicology. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1-12, 1982-1993. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 1(2),13,1982 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - T1911 No. of Facilities: 81 (estimated) No. of Industries: 7 No. of Occupations: 22 No. of Employees: 5660 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 3139 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Safety Phrases S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany -
RTECS RT4750000
HS Code 2915709000

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  6

DownStream  1

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2915709000
Summary 2915709000. palmitic acid and its salts and esters. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Articles35

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

palmitic acid hexadecyl ester
MFCD00053739
Hexadecyl palmitate
hexadecanyl hexadecanoate
hexadecyl hexadecanoate
n-Hexadecyl palmitate
Hexadecanoic acid hexadecyl ester
EINECS 208-736-6
palmitic acid, cetyl ester
PALMITIC ACID CETYL ESTER
Cetyl palmitate 95
Cetyl palmitate Hexadecyl hexadecanoate Palmitic acid palmityl ester
Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester
1-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
CETYL PALMITATE
n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
palmityl palmitate
Cetyl palmitate 15
Palmitic acid palmityl ester
Cetyl palmitate,Hexadecyl hexadecanoate,Palmitic acid palmityl ester
n-hexadecanyl palmitate

 CETYL PALMITATE | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the upstream materials of palmityl palmitate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of palmityl palmitate: 36653-82-4;57-10-3;544-63-8;112-67-4;544-77-4;3508-01-8.
Q: What are the storage conditions for palmityl palmitate?
A: Storage conditions for palmityl palmitate: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of palmityl palmitate?
A: Molecular formula of palmityl palmitate is C32H64O2.
Q: What are the uses of palmityl palmitate?
A: Main uses of palmityl palmitate: Hexadecyl palmitate is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
Q: What is the InChIKey of palmityl palmitate?
A: InChIKey of palmityl palmitate is PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of palmityl palmitate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of palmityl palmitate is 26.30000.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of palmityl palmitate?
A: SMILES notation of palmityl palmitate is CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.
Q: What is the CAS number of palmityl palmitate?
A: CAS number of palmityl palmitate is 540-10-3.
Q: What is the melting point of palmityl palmitate?
A: Melting point of palmityl palmitate is 55-56 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the LogP of palmityl palmitate?
A: LogP of palmityl palmitate is 15.59.

 CETYL PALMITATEfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Xingrui Chemical Co. , Ltd.
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