Palmitic acid, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

A saturated fatty acid. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid used in hair care, cosmetics, soaps, paint, rubber, food, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and textiles. It is used to prepare sodium palmitate which is a natural additive in organic products. It is involved in the preparation of cetyl alcohol utilized in the preparation of detergents and cosmetics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
A saturated fatty acid. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid used in hair care, cosmetics, soaps, paint, rubber, food, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and textiles. It is used to prepare sodium palmitate which is a natural additive in organic products. It is involved in the preparation of cetyl alcohol utilized in the preparation of detergents and cosmetics.

Solubility
Soluble in hot alcohol, acetone, benzene, ethyl ether, amyl acetate, propyl alcohol and chloroform. Slightly soluble in cold alcohol and petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 62°C to 65°C
• Density: 0.853
• Boiling Point: 215°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 206°C (402°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH
• Refractive Index: 1.4273
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Beilstein: 607489
• Merck Index: 14,6996
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot alcohol,acetone,benzene,ethyl ether,amyl acetate,propyl alcohol and chloroform. Slightly soluble in cold alcohol and petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 256.43
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Palmitic acid

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