Ethyl Palmitate

Product Description
Product | Ethyl Palmitate |
CAS | 628-97-7 |
Formula | C18H36O2 |
Synonym | Ethyl Hexadecanoate, Palmitic Acid, Ethyl Ester, Cetylate ethyl, Hexadecanoic acid, ethyl ester, Ethyl palmitate |
Typical Product Specifications
Appearance | white solid |
Boiling Point | 192.00 to 193.00 ยฐC. @ 10.00 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 303.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Vapor Density | >1 |
Flash Point | 230.00 ยฐF. TCC |
logP (o/w) | 8.15 |
Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
Odor Type | waxy |
Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 % |
Vapor Pressure | 0.000070 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC |
Shelf Life | 24 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
Odor | Waxy, fruity, creamy and milky with a balsamic nuance |
Melting Point | 24.00 to 26.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Taste | Waxy, fruity, creamy and fermented with a vanilla, balsamic nuance |
Refractive Index | 1.4400 |
Molecular weight | 248.48 |
Specific gravity | 0.857 |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | FEMA# 2451 This product has a very faint, waxy aroma. It is extremely mild and sweet
Use: EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING |
Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
Function | Fragrance, Flavor |
Industry | Food Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics, Flavor, Fragrance |

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