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Isopropyl palmitate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Isopropyl hexadecanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOCH(CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 142-91-6
• Molecular Weight: 298.50
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750203
• MDL number: MFCD00008993
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1786567

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: isopropyl palmitate
• form: liquid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• refractive index: n20/D 1.438 (lit.)
• mp: 11-13 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): USP Biologics; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C19H38O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19(20)21-18(2)3/h18H,4-17H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: XUGNVMKQXJXZCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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Isopropyl palmitate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid, commonly used as a solvent and emulsifier in biologics. It enhances the solubility and delivery of lipophilic compounds, ensuring their stability and bioavailability in pharmaceutical formulations. In biologics, isopropyl palmitate contributes to the formulation of injectable and topical products by improving their ability to penetrate biological barriers.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Isopropyl palmitate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Isopropyl Isostearate
• Isopropyl Myristate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

This product is part of USP Biologics Program.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pha

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• flash_point_f: 235.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 113 °C - closed cup