Cetyl palmitate, ≥98%
Synonyms: Palmityl palmitate · Palmitic acid palmityl ester · Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester · n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Cetyl palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) – ester, ≥98%. C32H64O2, MW 480.8. Supplied by Vaqora Chemicals with COA, exported worldwide. High-purity grade with batch COA.
About Cetyl palmitate, ≥98%
Cetyl palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) is an ester offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of ≥98%. With the molecular formula C32H64O2, it has a molar mass of 480.8 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is hexadecyl hexadecanoate. Common synonyms include Palmityl palmitate and Palmitic acid palmityl ester.
In its supplied form it is white to off-white powder or crystals or chunks. Literature values give a melting point of 53-56 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.
It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.
Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.
Specifications & identifiers
| Product name | Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | VQ-008725 |
| CAS Number | 540-10-3 |
| IUPAC name | hexadecyl hexadecanoate |
| Molecular formula | C32H64O2 |
| Molecular weight | 480.8 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 480.4906 |
| Purity / assay | ≥98% |
| HSN code | 29221990 |
| InChIKey | PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| PubChem CID | 10889 |
| Physical form | Crystalline |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder or crystals or chunks |
| Melting point | 53-56 °C |
| LogP (XLogP3) | 15.2 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| TPSA | 26.3 Ų |
| Synonyms | Palmityl palmitate, Palmitic acid palmityl ester, Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate, WE(16:0/16:0), Hexadecyl palmitate, Cetin, hexadecanyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid hexadecyl ester, Standamul 1616, palmitic acid, cetyl ester, Cetyl palmitate [NF] |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Cetyl palmitate, ≥98%?
The CAS Registry Number of Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% is 540-10-3. It is also known as Palmityl palmitate, Palmitic acid palmityl ester, Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cetyl palmitate, ≥98%?
Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% has the molecular formula C32H64O2 and a molecular weight of 480.8 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexadecyl hexadecanoate.
Which grade and pack sizes of Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% can I order?
We supply Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% in (≥98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.
Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cetyl palmitate, ≥98%?
Yes. Every lot of Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.
Can Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% be shipped internationally?
Yes. We export Cetyl palmitate, ≥98% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.
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