Thermo Scientific Chemicals Palmitic acid, 98%

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-10-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 256.43
• MDL Number: MFCD00002747
• InChI Key: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: palmitic acid, cetylic acid, palmitate, n-hexadecanoic acid, hexadecylic acid, hydrofol, n-hexadecoic acid, 1-pentadecanecarboxylic acid, palmitinic acid, pentadecanecarboxylic acid
• PubChem CID: 985
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15756
• IUPAC Name: hexadecanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

• Acidity: 215 to 233mg KOH/g
• Melting Point: 59.0°C to 63.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 0.8500g/mL
• Boiling Point: 351.5°C
• Flash Point: 206°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Fibre drum
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄CO₂H
• Quantity: 25 kg
• Saponification Value: 216 to 224mg KOH/g
• Beilstein: 02,IV,1157
• Merck Index: 15,7097
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in hot alcohol, ether and propyl alcohol
• Viscosity: 7.8 mPa.s (70°C)
• Formula Weight: 256.42
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Flakes
• Chemical Name or Material: Palmitic acid

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