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Cetyl palmitate, ≥98%

Synonyms: Palmityl palmitate · Palmitic acid palmityl ester · Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester · n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate

CAS No.540-10-3
FormulaC32H64O2
Mol. weight480.80
Catalogue No.VQ-008725
Purity≥98%
HSN29221990

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.

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25 kg
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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.

Typical applications

  • Organic synthesis
  • API synthesis

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product nameCetyl palmitate, ≥98%
Catalogue No.VQ-008725
CAS Number540-10-3
IUPAC namehexadecyl hexadecanoate
Molecular formulaC32H64O2
Molecular weight480.8 g/mol
Exact mass480.4906
Purity / assay≥98%
HSN code29221990
InChIKeyPXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
PubChem CID10889
Physical properties
Physical formCrystalline
AppearanceWhite to off-white powder or crystals or chunks
Melting point53-56 °C
LogP (XLogP3)15.2
H-bond donors / acceptors0 / 2
TPSA26.3 Ų
SynonymsPalmityl 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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