Ethyl palmitate
ALDRICH/W245100 - ≥95%, FG
Synonym: Ethyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid ethyl ester
CAS Number: 628-97-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H36O2
Molecular Weight: 284.48
EC Number: 211-064-6
MDL Number: MFCD00008996
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)14COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥95% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 192-193 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C18H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8- |
InChI key | XIRNKXNNONJFQO-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 24-26 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | creamy; milk; waxy |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC |
General description: | Ethyl palmitate is a one of the major volatile compounds found in cooked rice and Luzhou-flavor raw liquor. It occurs naturally in licorice root and chamomile. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 250 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥95% |
bp | 192-193 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 24-26 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2451 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |