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Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic Acid, ≥98% is a high-purity saturated fatty acid widely used in research, formulation development, and industrial applications. Also known as hexadecanoic acid, this reagent is a white to off-white solid (flakes, powder, or granules), offering exceptional consistency for both analytical and synthetic workflows.
Palmitic acid is commonly employed in the production of soaps, detergents, cosmetics, lubricants, surfactants, and as a biochemical standard in lipid metabolism studies. It is also a precursor for sodium palmitate and cetyl alcohol, key components in emulsifying and conditioning agents.
Applications
- Intermediate in the manufacture of soaps, surfactants, and lubricants
- Used in cosmetics, food industry, and pharmaceutical excipients
- Employed in fatty acid metabolism studies and biochemical assays
- Phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage
- Raw material in detergent and emollient formulation
Key Features
- ≥98% purity by gas chromatography (GC)
- Saponification value: 216–224 mg KOH/g
- Acid value: 215–233 mg KOH/g
- Iodine value: ≤1 g I₂/100 g
- Appearance: White to off-white powder, flakes, or granules
- InChI Key: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Solubility Profile
- Soluble in: Hot alcohol, acetone, chloroform, benzene, and ether
- Slightly soluble in: Cold alcohol, petroleum ether
- Insoluble in: Water
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Quantity | Packaging Type |
|---|---|---|
| 129702500 | 250 g | Plastic bottle |
| 129700010 | 1 kg | Plastic bottle |
| 129700025 | 2.5 kg | Plastic bottle |
| 129700250 | 25 kg | Fibre drum |
Chemical Identifiers
- CAS: 57-10-3
- IUPAC Name: Hexadecanoic acid
- SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 256.43 g/mol
Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic Acid (≥98%) is a high-quality, research-grade saturated fatty acid ideal for a broad range of applications, from biochemical assays to industrial formulation. Its high purity, reproducible quality, and versatile packaging options make it a trusted choice for scientists and manufacturers alike.
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Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic Acid, ≥98% is a high-purity saturated fatty acid widely used in research, formulation development, and industrial applications. Also known as hexadecanoic acid, this reagent is a white to off-white solid (flakes, powder, or granules), offering exceptional consistency for both analytical and synthetic workflows.
Palmitic acid is commonly employed in the production of soaps, detergents, cosmetics, lubricants, surfactants, and as a biochemical standard in lipid metabolism studies. It is also a precursor for sodium palmitate and cetyl alcohol, key components in emulsifying and conditioning agents.
Applications
- Intermediate in the manufacture of soaps, surfactants, and lubricants
- Used in cosmetics, food industry, and pharmaceutical excipients
- Employed in fatty acid metabolism studies and biochemical assays
- Phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage
- Raw material in detergent and emollient formulation
Key Features
- ≥98% purity by gas chromatography (GC)
- Saponification value: 216–224 mg KOH/g
- Acid value: 215–233 mg KOH/g
- Iodine value: ≤1 g I₂/100 g
- Appearance: White to off-white powder, flakes, or granules
- InChI Key: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Solubility Profile
- Soluble in: Hot alcohol, acetone, chloroform, benzene, and ether
- Slightly soluble in: Cold alcohol, petroleum ether
- Insoluble in: Water
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Quantity | Packaging Type |
|---|---|---|
| 129702500 | 250 g | Plastic bottle |
| 129700010 | 1 kg | Plastic bottle |
| 129700025 | 2.5 kg | Plastic bottle |
| 129700250 | 25 kg | Fibre drum |
Chemical Identifiers
- CAS: 57-10-3
- IUPAC Name: Hexadecanoic acid
- SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 256.43 g/mol
Thermo Scientific™ Palmitic Acid (≥98%) is a high-quality, research-grade saturated fatty acid ideal for a broad range of applications, from biochemical assays to industrial formulation. Its high purity, reproducible quality, and versatile packaging options make it a trusted choice for scientists and manufacturers alike.
No resources are currently available for this product.
Specifications
| Pack Size | 250g, 1kg, 2.5kg, Plastic container, 25kg |