W509531

Methyl palmitate

≥97%

• Synonym(s): n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl hexadecanoate, Palmitic acid methyl ester
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 112-39-0
• Molecular Weight: 270.45
• Beilstein: 1780973
• EC Number: 203-966-3
• Council of Europe no.: 581
• MDL number: MFCD00008994
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902044
• Flavis number: 9.180
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: Cocos nucifera; palm oil; synthetic
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.4512 (lit.)
• bp: 185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 32-35 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: tree nuts
• Organoleptic: waxy
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C17H34O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) that occurs naturally in crude palm oil and walnut.

Application

Methyl palmitate can be used as an additive in food and cosmetic industries for the stabilization of fats and oil products by slowing down the auto-oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113.0 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves