Palmitic acid, also known as fatty acid, is
an organic compound whose product is defined as a straight-chain fatty acid
composed of sixteen carbon atoms. Fatty acids are a class of aliphatic
compounds, usually prepared from natural vegetable oils or animal fats. The
molecular structure of hexadanoacid belongs to the carboxylate group, due to
its carbon chain length.
Palmitic acid is an interesting chemical
that is useful in many fields. First, it can help some products stay stable. It
allows different ingredients to mix together, making the product more uniform
and not easy to layer.
2. In addition, Palmitic acid can also play
a role in food processing. It can serve as a preservative, keeping the food
fresh and filled with flavor. You may find it in some foods that will make the
food more delicious and safe.
3, not only that, Palmitic acid can also
play a role in some lubricating oil, so that the parts of the machine more
smoothly movement. It can also be used as a catalyst in certain chemical
reactions, helping the reaction to proceed faster.
Palmitic acid has many uses in our daily
life, from household goods to food to industry, we can find its shadow.
Nonproprietary Names: palmitic acid
Other name: palmitic acid / soft fatty acid
Chemical Name: N-hexadadaic acid
INCI Name: PALMITIC ACID
INCI Number: 08710
CAS Registry Number: 57-10-3
EINECS Registry Number: 200-312-9
Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
Molecular Weight: 256.42 g / mol
Structural Formula:
apparent |
White wax solid |
solidification point |
60 - 65 °C |
Initial boiling point and boiling course |
271.5 °C at 100 mmHg |
vapour pressure |
And 10 mmHg at 210 °C |
water-solubility |
0.00005 g / l at 20 °C |
For specific product specifications and MSDS, please contact the product manager.
Packaging: the specification is 25kg / bag, 20kg / bag
Storage: keep at room temperature, avoid moisture and avoid light.
shelf life: 2 years