Methyl palmitate
ALDRICH/W509531 - ≥97%
Synonym: n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid methyl ester
CAS Number: 112-39-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H34O2
Molecular Weight: 270.45
EC Number: 203-966-3
MDL Number: MFCD00008994
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)14CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | Cocos nucifera |
| palm oil | |
| synthetic | |
| bp | 185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | tree nuts |
| InChI | 1S/C17H34O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7- |
| InChI key | FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 32-35 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | waxy |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
| 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. |
| General description: | Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) that occurs naturally in crude palm oil and walnut. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 8 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 113.0 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 32-35 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

