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Synonym

SPERMACETI;PALMATIC ACID N-HEXADECYL ESTER;SperMwax;Cetyl Palmitate (50 mg);n-Hexadecyl palMitate, 98% 25GR;n-Hexadecyl palMitate, 98% 5GR;Cetyl Palmitate Palmitic Acid Hexadecyl Ester;PalMityl palMitate

Product No

GIHI-058

Formula

32H64O2

CAS NO

540-10-3

Molecular Weight

480.85

EINECS  NO

208-736-6

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Appearance

White to almost white crystalline powder

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Melting Point

55-56 °C(lit.)

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Boiling point

360°C

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Density

d20: 0.989

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Index of refraction

1.4429 (589.3 nm 60℃)

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Solubility

Soluble in hot acetone

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Usage

Can be used as dry emulsifier and softener in lipstick and cream. it also could be used as a conditioner and hair gloss additive.  
     Application in medicine: It is included by Chinese Pharmacopoeia and American Pharmacopoeia.It can be used as emollients, softener in topical ointment products.