1431603

Methyl palmitate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• 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
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750450
• MDL number: MFCD00008994
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1780973

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: methyl palmitate
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• 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): USP Biologics; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• 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, an ester derived from palmitic acid, is used in biologic drug formulations to enhance the solubility and stability of hydrophobic compounds. It serves as a critical excipient in the development of drug delivery systems, improving the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of biologics, particularly those with low water solubility.

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

Methyl 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:

• Castor Oil
• Hydrogenated Castor Oil
• Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate
• Polyglyceryl Dioleate
• Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil
• Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
• Powdered Saw Palmetto

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: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 235.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 113.0 °C - closed cup