Methyl palmitate
CAS 112-39-0
EC 203-966-3
Formula C17H34O2
MW 270.45 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & MetalworkingFood & Nutrition LubricationEmulsification & DispersionSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Methyl palmitate (CAS 112-39-0) is a fatty acid methyl ester derived from palmitic acid, commercially available under trade names including Emery 2216, Metholene 2216, Uniphat A60, and Pastell M 16. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29157090.
In personal care formulations, methyl palmitate functions as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer by reducing interfacial tension between oil and water phases, improving skin feel without occlusive heaviness. In metalworking and lubricant applications, it acts as a bio-based lubricating agent, forming a boundary film on metal surfaces to reduce friction and wear.
Methyl palmitate is supplied in technical and cosmetic grades, with select batches meeting FCC or Ph.Eur. standards depending on intended use. The substance is registered under REACH and is available in drum and IBC packaging. Buyers should confirm grade specification with the supplier prior to ordering.
In personal care formulations, methyl palmitate functions as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer by reducing interfacial tension between oil and water phases, improving skin feel without occlusive heaviness. In metalworking and lubricant applications, it acts as a bio-based lubricating agent, forming a boundary film on metal surfaces to reduce friction and wear.
Methyl palmitate is supplied in technical and cosmetic grades, with select batches meeting FCC or Ph.Eur. standards depending on intended use. The substance is registered under REACH and is available in drum and IBC packaging. Buyers should confirm grade specification with the supplier prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| 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℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H315H317
P
P261P264P272P280P321P501P302+P352P332+P317P333+P317P362+P364
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29157090 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
methyl hexadecanoateMethyl palmitic acidEmery 2216Uniphat A60Pastell M 16metholene2216Metholene 2216
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