Palmitic Acid 98%

CAS# 57-10-3

Download Specs Request Quote

Property

  • Acid Value
  • Saponification Value
  • Iodine Value
  • Titer
  • Color Lovibond Yellow
  • Color Lovibond Red
  • C12
  • C14
  • C16
  • C18

Unit

  • mg KOH/g
  • mg KOH/g
  • g l2/100g
  • °C
  • 5.25” Lovibond
  • 5.25” Lovibond
  • %
  • %
  • %
  • %

Specification

  • 217 - 220
  • 218 - 221
  • 0.5 Maximum
  • 61 - 63
  • 2.0 Typical Value
  • 0.2 Typical Value
  • 1.0 Maximum
  • 2 Maximum
  • 98 - 100
  • 2 Maximum

Application

Palmitic Acid 98% is a fatty acid with a 16-carbon chain length backbone, which is most often found naturally in palm oil and other vegetable sources. It can be used to produce soaps and as an emulsifier for cosmetics. It is also commonly used as an industrial mold release agent for plastics. Palmitic acid and its sodium salts can also be sued as natural food additives.

Grades Available

Food Grade, Kosher

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 25 kg bag quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

Hexadecanoic Acid

Molecular Formula

C16H32O2

Market Segment

Personal Care, Plastics, Food

Product Uses

Soapmaking, Cosmetics, Shaving Cream, Hair Care Products, Lotion, Fruit Wax, Release Agent, Pigment Dispersant, Gelling Agent