CETYL PALMITATE

Synonym(s):Cetyl palmitate;Hexadecyl hexadecanoate;Palmitic acid palmityl ester;Palmityl palmitate;Cetyl palmitate 15 (cetylesters wax)

CAS NO.：540-10-3
Empirical Formula: C32H64O2
Molecular Weight: 480.85
MDL number: MFCD00053739
EINECS: 208-736-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-24 18:13:49

What is CETYL PALMITATE?

Chemical properties

white to almost white crystalline powder

The Uses of CETYL PALMITATE

The chemical structure of cetyl palmitate (synthetic spermaceti) is the same as whale spermaceti. It may be used to thicken, produce viscose emulsions, give stability, and add texture to emulsions. It is similar to cetearyl palmitate.

The Uses of CETYL PALMITATE

Palmityl Palmitate is a wax ester of palmitic acid used in cosmetic and personal care products.

The Uses of CETYL PALMITATE

It is used as emollients, masking agents and skin conditioning and a glosser and thickener for creams. It improves emulsion texture and stability and gives structure to cosmetic sticks. Used in skin and hair applications.

Definition

ChEBI: A palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of palmitic acid with palmityl alcohol. It is used as a thickener and emollient in cosmetics.

General Description

Cetyl Palmitate is an ester of palmitic acid, obtained via the reaction of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an ingredient of many cosmetic preparations.
Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of CETYL PALMITATE

Melting point:	55-56 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	360 °C
Density	d20 0.989
refractive index	1.4429 (589.3 nm 60℃)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in hot acetone.
form	Crystalline Powder
color	White to almost white
Merck	14,2031
Dielectric constant	2.2（Ambient）
CAS DataBase Reference	540-10-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexadecyl palmitate (540-10-3)

Safety information for CETYL PALMITATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.