Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic acid 95%

Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic Acid is a high-purity saturated fatty acid (≥94.0% by GC), commonly used across a wide spectrum of industries including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, animal nutrition, food, soaps, detergents, and textiles. Also known as hexadecanoic acid, it serves as a key intermediate in the production of sodium palmitate, cetyl alcohol, and other surfactants and emollients.

Applications

• Raw material in the manufacture of sodium palmitate and cetyl alcohol
• Component in hair care, skincare, soap, and cosmetic formulations
• Used in pharmaceutical excipients, food additives, and animal feed
• Common in textiles, paint, rubber, and phase change materials
• Cited in biochemical research for its role in lipotoxicity and membrane models

Key Features

• Purity ≥95% (Silylated GC)
• Free-flowing solid: available as powder, flakes, granules, or prills
• Melting Point (clear melt): 57.0 – 70.0 °C
• Appearance: White to pale cream
• Storage: Ambient conditions
• RUO: For Research Use Only

Solubility

• Soluble in: Hot alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ethyl ether, acetone, amyl acetate, propyl alcohol
• Slightly soluble in: Cold alcohol, petroleum ether
• Insoluble in: Water

Incompatibilities

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong bases, and strong reducing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-10-3
• IUPAC Name: Hexadecanoic acid
• InChI Key: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Research References

• Mol. Cell. Biochem. (2015): Effect of palmitic acid on human endothelial cell proliferation and apoptosis
• Composites Part A (2015): Thermal storage performance of palmitic acid composites with carbon nanotubes

Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic Acid (≥95%) is a versatile reagent-grade compound suitable for use in cosmetic formulation, nutritional products, and scientific research. Its broad application range and high purity make it an ideal choice for both industrial manufacturing and analytical workflows.