Methyl palmitate

CAS Number

112-39-0

EC Number

203-966-3

Industries: Personal Care & Cosmetics Lubricants & Metalworking

What is Methyl palmitate?

Methyl palmitate (CAS 112-39-0), also known as methyl hexadecanoate, is a fatty acid methyl ester derived from palmitic acid.

Where is Methyl palmitate used?

Personal care: skin-conditioning emollient and texture modifier in creams, lotions and color cosmetics
Food: reference standard and flavoring carrier
Industrial lubricants: base fluid or additive in metalworking fluids and release agents
Oleochemical synthesis: feedstock for fatty alcohols and surfactant intermediates
Its ester structure provides boundary lubrication and surface wetting on metal substrates.

Commercial specifications

Purity 95% to 99%+
High-purity grades for analytical and cosmetic applications
Packaging: drums and IBC containers, bulk availability

Other Names (Synonyms)

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What are the physical properties of Methyl palmitate?

Melting Point 30 °C

Boiling Point 417 °C

Density 0.8571 g/cm³ @ Temp: 31 °C; Press: Atm pressure

Flash Point >230 °F

Appearance Clear colorless liquid or low melting solid

Color Clear colorless

Odor at 100.00 %. oily waxy fatty orris

Form Liquid or Low Melting Solid

Water Solubility INSOLUBLE

Vapor Pressure 0.008Pa at 25℃

Refractive Index n 20/D 1.4512(lit.)

Log P 7.38 at 36℃

How is Methyl palmitate classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning

GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Methyl palmitate?

HS Code 29157090

Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

WGK (Germany) 1