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Cetyl Palmitate
- Origin
- Indonesia
- CAS Number
- 0540-10-3
- HS Code
- 3404.90.90
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- hexadecyl hexadecanoate
- Molecular Formula
- C32H64O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 480.8400
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Cetyl palmitate; Hexadecyl palmitate
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 98% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- Solid
- Concentration
- Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- White to off-white solid
- Odor
- Waxy
- Melting Point (°C)
- 54.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- >300
- Density (g/cm³)
- 0.8220
- Solubility in Water
- Insoluble in water
- UN Number
- Not applicable
- H-Statements
- None
- P-Statements
- P260
- REACH Status
- Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- 13
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place
Categories
Technical Document
Brief Overview
Cetyl palmitate is known as an ester formulated from the reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohol. The compound is naturally found as a component of a the rare sperm whale wax called spermaceti. Cetyl palmitate appeared as a white crystalline powder that easily dissolves in hot acetone.
Manufacturing Process
Cetyl palmitate is manufactured by mixing hexadecenoic acid and hexadecanol with 1:1 molar ratio. The mixture is superheated into a molten state and mixed in a uniform motion. The mixture is then cooled to room temperature and heated once again to 350 degrees centigrade. The heat is maintained until 30 minutes to yield cetyl palmitate as the product.