Product name :Isopropyl palmitate

Alias:Palmitic acid isopropyl ester; Hexadecanoic acid isopropyl ester; propan-2-yl hexadecanoate

CAS number: 142-91-6 

EC No.: 205-571-1

Molecular formula: C₁₉H₃₈O₂

Molecular weight: 298.5038

Physical data

1.Properties: colorless to light yellow oily liquid. Has excellent permeability, odorless and tasteless.

2. Density (g/mL, 25/4 ℃): 0.8404

3. Melting point (ºC): 13~15

4. Boiling point (ºC, 0.266KPa): 160

5. Refractive index (20ºC): 1.4364

6. Flash point (ºC ): >110

7. Viscosity (mPa·s, 25ºC ): 5~10

8. Solubility: soluble in acetone, chloroform, ethanol, ethyl acetate, mineral oil, isopropanol, silicone oil, vegetable oil, aliphatic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons; insoluble in glycerin, glycols and water.

9. Normal temperature refractive index (n25): 1.43164

10. Relative density (20 ℃, 4 ℃): 0.840437.8

11. Boiling point (ºC): 4197.110

Main uses

1. Can be used as an oil agent in skin care and hair care products. Can also be used as a solubilizer of flavors. It can be used as a decomposing and suspending agent in beauty products, which is conducive to even application, makes the skin feel soft and increases rub resistance. Added in hair dye, sunscreen oil and antiperspirant, it has foam stabilizing effect. Used as emollient, oily carrier, solvent.

2. It is an excellent emollient, used in cosmetics, can increase the applicability of cosmetics, make the skin soft and non-greasy, can be used in creams, foundation creams, lipsticks, sunscreen oils, hair oils, mascaras, eye shadows, etc In the recipe.

Storage method

Packed in plastic drums or galvanized iron drums. Stored in a cool and dry warehouse, away from fire and heat.