Palmitic acid, 98%

Name: Palmitic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019307

About Palmitic acid, 98%

Palmitic acid (CAS 57-10-3) is an aroma chemical offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) with a typical assay of 98%. Its molecular formula is C16H32O2 and its molecular weight is 256.42 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is hexadecanoic acid. It is also known as Cetylic acid or n-Hexadecanoic acid.

In its supplied form it is powder or crystals or flakes or chunks. Literature values give a melting point of 61-62.5 °C and a boiling point of 271.5 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and cosmetics and personal care. Our customers for this product work in food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

We offer Palmitic acid in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Cosmetics & personal care

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Palmitic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019307
CAS Number	57-10-3
IUPAC name	hexadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular weight	256.42 g/mol
Exact mass	256.2402
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29157010
InChIKey	IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	985

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	Powder or crystals or flakes or chunks
Melting point	61-62.5 °C
Boiling point	271.5 °C
Density	0.852 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	6.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Cetylic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Hexadecylic acid, 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, n-Hexadecoic acid, Hydrofol, Palmitinic acid, Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, hexaectylic acid, Industrene 4516, Emersol 140, Emersol 143

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 57-10-3

AR

Palmitic acid, AR ≥99%

CAS: 57-10-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
MW: 256.42 g/mol

VQ-045605

Cell Culture

Palmitic acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 57-10-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
MW: 256.42 g/mol

VQ-046199

Biochemistry

Palmitic acid, for biochemistry, 99%+

CAS: 57-10-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
MW: 256.42 g/mol

VQ-002924

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Palmitic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Palmitic acid, 98% is 57-10-3. It is also known as Cetylic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Hexadecylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Palmitic acid, 98%?

Palmitic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C16H32O2 and a molecular weight of 256.42 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexadecanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Palmitic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Palmitic acid, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Palmitic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Palmitic acid, 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 Palmitic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Palmitic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.