Hexadecyl palmitate 96%

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Synonyms: Cetyl Palmitate, Palmitic acid palmityl ester, n-Hexadecyl palmitate, Palmitic Acid Hexadecyl Ester, Palmityl palmitate

H59283-03 H59283-06
CAAAH59283-03EA 131.61 CAD
CAAAH59283-03 CAAAH59283-06
Hexadecyl palmitate 96%
Hexadecyl palmitate

Palmityl palmitate is used as emollients, masking agents, and skin conditioning. Used in skin and hair applications, it improves emulsion texture and stability and gives structure to cosmetic sticks.


  • Useful as glosser and thickener for creams
  • Palmityl palmitate improves emulsion texture and stability


Purity: 96% CAS No.: 540-10-3 Molecular Formula: C32H62O2 Formula Weight: 480.85 Storage Temperature: 2°C to 8°C Melting Point: 55-56° MDL No.: MFCD00053739

Formula: C₃₂H₆₄O₂
MW: 480.86 g/mol
Melting Pt: 55…56 °C
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00053739
CAS Number: 540-10-3
EINECS: 208-736-6

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