Palmitic acid, 95%

CAS: 57-10-3

Ref. 02-B20322

Product Information

• Name: Palmitic acid, 95%
• Synonyms: Hexadecanoic acid, (E)-[p-((1,2-Dihydroxypropyloxy)-p′-(propargyloxy)] azobenzene, 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, A 1600, Acide palmitique, Acido Palmitico, Puro, Cetostearic acid, Cetylic acid, Edenor C 16-98-100, Edenor C16, Edenor C16-98MY, Emersol 143, Fa 1695, Hydrofol Acid 1690, Hystrene 9016, Imex C 1498, Kortacid 1695, Kortacid 1698, Loxiol EP 278, Lunac P 95, Lunac P 95KC, Lunac P 98, Naa 160, Neo-Fat 16, Nsc 5030, Pa 900, Palmac 98-16, Palmitates, Palmitic Acid, Palmitinic acid, Palmitinsaeure, Palmitinsaure, Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, Prifac 2960, Pristerene 4934, Ps 1618, V 1695, Vetec, n-Hexadecanoic acid, n-Hexadecoic acid
• CAS: 57-10-3

Description

A saturated fatty acid. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid used in hair care, cosmetics, soaps, paint, rubber, food, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and textiles. It is used to prepare sodium palmitate which is a natural additive in organic products. It is involved in the preparation of cetyl alcohol utilized in the preparation of detergents and cosmetics. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 256.43
• Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
• Purity: 95%
• Color/Form: White to pale cream, Powder or granules or flakes or prills