Palmitic acid CAS#57-10-3

Palmitic acid CAS#57-10-3

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High Purity & Premium Quality:Industrial-grade palmitic acid with purity ≥99%, presented as a white crystalline or flaky solid, ensuring consistent quality for industrial applications.


Excellent Thermal Stability:Melting point of 63–64 °C and boiling point of 351.5 °C provide reliable performance under a wide temperature range.


Selective Solubility:Insoluble in water but readily soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform, making it suitable for diverse chemical formulations and processing systems.


Stable & Safe Handling:Odorless, chemically stable under normal conditions, and compatible with most materials except strong oxidizing agents, allowing safe storage and use.



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Product Description of ‌Palmitic acid CAS#57-10-3

Industrial-grade palmitic acid (≥99% purity) is an odorless white crystalline powder/flakes. Key properties: mp 63–64 °C, bp ~351.5 °C, vapor pressure 0.0001 mmHg (25 °C), density 0.853 (62 °C). Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol/ether/chloroform. Stable under normal conditions; avoid strong oxidizers.


Product Application of Palmitic acid CAS#57-10-3

Palmitic acid is a natural fatty acid found in plants and animals. It is the primary fatty acid synthesized in the human body from excess carbohydrates and a key precursor for longer-chain fatty acids.

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Parameters


Melting point61-62.5 °C(lit.)
Boiling point351.5 °C
density0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
bulk density415kg/m3
vapor pressure10 mm Hg ( 210 °C)
refractive index1.4273
FEMA2832 | PALMITIC ACID
Fp>230 °F
storage temp.room temp
solubilitychloroform: 0.5 M, clear, colorless
formFlakes
pka4.78±0.10(Predicted)
colorWhite or almost white
Odorat 100.00 %. slightly waxy fatty
Odor Typewaxy
biological sourceplant (vegetable)
Water Solubilityinsoluble
Merck146,996
JECFA Number115
BRN607489
Dielectric constant2.3(71℃)
Stability:Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
InChIKeyIPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP7.17
CAS DataBase Reference57-10-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceHexadecanoic acid(57-10-3)
EPA Substance Registry SystemPalmitic acid (57-10-3)


Safety Information


Hazard CodesXi
Risk Statements36-36/38-36/37/38
Safety Statements26-37/39-36
WGK Germany-
RTECSRT4550000
TSCAYes
HS Code29157015
Hazardous Substances Data57-10-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 i.v. in mice: 57±3.4 mg/kg (Or, Wretlind)


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Bohai New Materials (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is a foreign trade company specializing in the international trade of chemical products, located in the Binhai New Area of ​​Tianjin. Leveraging the strategic location of Tianjin Port, the company provides one-stop procurement and export services to global clients for a wide range of products, including plastic resins, basic chemical raw materials, fine chemicals, chemical fiber raw materials, and inorganic chemicals.


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Basic chemical raw materials: Soda ash, caustic soda, titanium dioxide, methanol, styrene, ethylene glycol, PTA, etc.
Fine chemicals: Pharmaceutical intermediates, pesticide intermediates, chemical additives, solvents, surfactants.
Chemical fiber raw materials: Polyester filament, polyester staple fiber, polyester chips (PET).
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