Cetyl palmitate
USP/1103105 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Palmityl palmitate; Cetyl palmitate; Hexadecyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid palmityl ester
CAS Number: 540-10-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C32H64O2
Molecular Weight: 480.85
MDL Number: MFCD00053739
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)14CO2(CH2)15CH3
Product Type: Chemical
API family | cetyl palmitate |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C32H64O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11 |
InChI key | PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 55-56 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCC |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Cetyl palmitate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Cetyl Esters Wax |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | nwg |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 55-56 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |