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Methyl palmitate

≥97%

Synonym(s):

n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl hexadecanoate, Palmitic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)14CO2CH3
CAS Number:
112-39-0
Molecular Weight:
270.45
Flavis number:
9.180
PubChem Substance ID:
24902044
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
Council of Europe no.:
581
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
203-966-3
MDL number:
MFCD00008994
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1780973
Organoleptic:
waxy
Biological source:
Cocos nucifera, palm oil, synthetic
Food allergen:
tree nuts
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Quality Segment

300

biological source

Cocos nucifera, palm oil, synthetic

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4512 (lit.)

bp

185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

32-35 °C (lit.)

density

0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

tree nuts

organoleptic

waxy

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C17H34O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) that occurs naturally in crude palm oil and walnut.

Application

Methyl palmitate can be used as an additive in food and cosmetic industries for the stabilization of fats and oil products by slowing down the auto-oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113.0 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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