Name | hexadecyl palmitate |
Synonyms | SperMwax SPERMACETI CETYL PALMITATE hexadecyl palmitate Cetyl Palmitate (50 mg) PALMATIC ACID N-HEXADECYL ESTER Cetyl Palmitate Palmitic Acid Hexadecyl Ester Cetyl Palmitate Palmitic Acid Hexadecyl Ester |
CAS | 540-10-3 |
EINECS | 208-736-6 |
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 |
Molecular Formula | C32H64O2 |
Molar Mass | 480.85 |
Density | d20 0.989 |
Melting Point | 55-56°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 360 °C |
Solubility | Soluble in boiling ethanol, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide and oils, slightly soluble in petroleum ether, insoluble in water and cold ethanol. |
Appearance | Form Crystalline Powder, color White to almost white |
Color | White to almost white |
Merck | 14,2031 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.4429 (589.3 nm 60℃ |
MDL | MFCD00053739 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | EPA Chemical Information Hexadecyl palmitate (540-10-3) |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | - |
RTECS | RT4750000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29171900 |
Raw Materials | silver(1+) palmitate 1-IODOHEXADECANE Palmitoyl chloride |
Downstream Products | 1-Hexadecanol Palmityl myristate N-PENTADECANE |
solubility | Soluble in hot acetone. |
Merck | 14,2031 |
hexadecyl palmitate is a kind of animal wax, mainly from the cetacean head nerve fat tissue extract. It is usually a yellow or white solid with a special oily smell.
The main uses of hexadecyl palmitate include:
1. charcoal pen manufacturing: a variant of hexadecyl palmitate is used in charcoal pen manufacturing to increase the lubrication and softness of painting.
2. candle manufacturing: hexadecyl palmitate are often used in candle manufacturing to increase the hardness and stability of the candle wick.
There are two common methods for the preparation of hexadecyl palmitate:
1. chemical extraction method: the cetacean nerve adipose tissue is soaked in solvent, and then the hexadecyl palmitate is obtained by extraction and evaporation of the solvent.
2. physical extraction method: the cetacean nerve adipose tissue with high temperature heating, fat melting, and then through physical separation or cooling crystallization method to obtain hexadecyl palmitate.
For the safety information of hexadecyl palmitate, the following points should be paid attention:
1. hexadecyl palmitate have a certain possibility of allergic reactions, people with allergies should try to avoid contact.
2. long-term direct contact with hexadecyl palmitate may cause dry skin and allergies, it is recommended to wear gloves or protective clothing for operation.
3. The hexadecyl palmitate is easy to burn at high temperatures, so pay attention to fire safety when using it.