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Overview
General
Product Name:
Palmitic Acid
Description:
Palmitic Acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants. Palmitic Acid and it's sodium salt sodium palmitate are both produced from palm oil. They find use in foods, cosmetics, lubricants and industrial applications. Hydrogenation of palmitic acid yields cetyl alcohol, which is used to produce detergents and cosmetics.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Palmitic Acid
EC#:
200-312-9
CAS#:
57-10-3
Synonyms:
hexadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula:
C16H32O2
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Fatty Acids
Tags
Industries:
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Cosmetics
- HI&I
Market Segments:
- Cosmetics
- Cleaning Chemicals
Applications:
- Paints
- Body Wash
- Face Cream
- Conditioners
- Laundry Detergent
- Bar Soaps
- Fragrances
Functions:
- Disinfectant
- Flavorant
- Emulsifier
- Emollients
- Lubricant
Value Propositions:
- Anti-Microbial
- Opacifier
- Mold Release Agent
Properties
Properties
Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 351 | °C |
| Melting Point | 62-64 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 256 | g/mol |
| Specific Gravity at 62°C | 0.853 | -- |
| Vapor Density | 8.8 | -- |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.8x10E-7 | mmHg |
| Viscosity at 70°C | 7.8 | centipoise |
| Water Solubility | 0.04 | mg/L |
Specifications
Specification Name | Value | Unit | Test Method | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 217 - 220 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| C14 | 1 max | % | -- | -- |
| C16 | 98 max | % | -- | -- |
| C18 | -- | % | -- | -- |
| Color, 5 ¼ “Lovibond, Red/Yellow | 0.2 max/2 max | -- | -- | -- |
| Iodine Value | 0.5 max | g I/100 g | -- | -- |
| SAP Value | 218 - 221 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| Titre | 61 - 63 | °C | -- | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Palmitic Acid SDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
 Palmitic Acid TDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
