Cetyl Palmitate
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
540-10-3
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
Cetin; Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester; Hexadecyl hexadecanoate; n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate; Hexadecyl palmitate Palmitic acid, hexadecyl ester; Palmitic acid, n-hexadecyl ester; Palmitic acid palmityl ester; Palmityl palmitate; Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester; Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
MELTING POINT
50 c
IODINE NUMBER
5 max.
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.4398
ACID NUMBER
max.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
480.86
SOLUBILITY
abs. alcohol, ether, oxygenated solvs.
BOILING POINT
360 c
DENSITY
0.832
SAPONIFICATION NUMBER
110-130
PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
in water
NOTES
A waxy emollient that has an optimal melting point. Used for skin care formulations.
Use: EMOLLIENT, MASKING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CLASS
Emollients - Butters, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly
FUNCTIONS
Humectants & Emollients
INDUSTRY
Personal Care
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