Methyl Palmitate

Methyl Palmitate

Basic Information

CAS No.: 112-39-0
Molecular Formula: C17H34O2
Molecular weight: 270.45

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product description
Methyl Palmitate is a fatty acid ester essential oil that naturally occurs in many plant species. Methyl Palmitate concentration in cells are known to be modulated by methanol. In experimental studies with isolated Kupffer cells, Methyl palmitate exhibited inhibitory activity towards phagocytosis and decreases cell viability.


Chemical Properties
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Melting point

32-35 °C (lit.)

Boiling point

185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

Density

0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Vapor pressure

0.008Pa at 25℃

Refractive index

n20/D1.4512(lit.)

Fp

>230 °F

Storage temp.

2-8°C

Solubility

Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

Form

Liquid or Low Melting Solid

Specific Gravity

0.852

Color

Clear colorless

Odor

At 100.00 %. oily waxy fatty orris

Odor Type

waxy

Biological source

plant (palm)

Water Solubility

INSOLUBLE

BRN

1780973

LogP

7.38 at 36℃

CAS DataBase Reference

112-39-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester(112-39-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Methyl palmitate (112-39-0)


Safety Information

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Safety Statements

22-24/25

WGK Germany

1

TSCA

Yes

HS Code

29157090

Hazardous Substances Data

112-39-0(Hazardous Substances Data)


Product Usage

Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) derived from natural sources, widely utilized for its emollient, solvent, and lubricating properties. In the cosmetic and personal care industry, it serves as a high-quality emollient and skin-conditioning agent in lotions, creams, and sunscreens, providing a smooth, non-greasy feel. In the detergent and surfactant sector, it acts as a key raw material for producing specialized emulsifiers and cleaning agents. Its role in industrial manufacturing is equally significant, where it is used as a lubricant additive for metalworking fluids and as a plasticizer for various polymers. Furthermore, it has gained attention in biotechnology as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and as a reference standard in the study of biodiesel fuels.

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