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Cetyl palmitate

SKU 90036171 CAS 95912-87-1 Available on enquiry

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Cetyl palmitate is a waxy ester used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as an emollient, thickening agent, and stabilizer. It is derived from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. Available in powder or flake form, it has a melting point of 58–62 °C and is insoluble in water. CAS: 95912-87-1. Molekula supplies Cetyl palmitate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036171
CAS Number: 95912-87-1
IUPAC Name: hexadecyl hexadecanoate
EC Number: 208-736-6
Exact Mass: 480.4906
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChIKey: PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C32H64O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-34-32(33)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-31H2,1-2H3
PubChem CID: 10889

Synonyms

Cetin
Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester
hexadecanyl hexadecanoate
Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Hexadecyl palmitate
n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
palmitic acid, cetyl ester
PALMITIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER
Palmityl palmitate
Standamul 1616

Frequently asked questions

What is cetyl palmitate used for?

Cetyl palmitate is commonly used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics and personal care products.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cetyl palmitate?

The chemical formula is C32H64O2, and the molecular weight is approximately 480.85 g/mol.

How should cetyl palmitate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture; keep container tightly closed.

What grade of cetyl palmitate does Molekula offer?

Molekula supplies cetyl palmitate in cosmetic grade, suitable for use in personal care formulations.

Can Molekula supply cetyl palmitate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply cetyl palmitate in bulk quantities; please contact sales for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a purchase of cetyl palmitate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.