Palmitic Acid C16-98, also known as Hexadecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with a 16-carbon atom chain and the molecular formula C₁₆H₃₂O₂.
It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and contains more than 98% C16 fatty acid.
Palmitic Acid appears as a solid white crystalline flake. It is readily biodegradable and GMO-free.
Palmitic Acid C16-98 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Palmitic Acid C16-98 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name / Origin | Hexadecanoic Acid/ Vegetable Origin |
| H.S Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| CAS No. | 57-10-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| EINESCS No. | 200-312-9 |
| Origin | Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil |
| Physical Appearance | White Beads / Flake Form |
Palmitic Acid C16-98 is widely used across various industries including the production of soaps and detergents, cosmetics and personal care products, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, esters, and daily chemicals. It also finds applications in the food and beverage sector, textiles, resins, coatings, and animal feed.
These fractionated fatty acids serve as key raw materials in the manufacture of amines, esters, fatty alcohols, peroxides, fragrances, flavors, surface finishing agents, lubricants, metal soaps, cosmetics, animal feed, chemicals, paper products, plastics, detergents, resins, and coatings.
In personal care and cleaning products, Palmitic Acid C16-98 is commonly used as an emulsifier in soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. It also functions as a texturing agent in foods and serves as a waxy coating for fruits and vegetables. Additionally, Palmitic Acid is a valuable source for producing anionic and non-ionic surfactants and esters.
Further refinement or chemical modification of Palmitic Acid allows for the production of specialty additives such as isopropyl palmitate and cetyl alcohol, which are widely used in cosmetics and industrial formulations.
| Palmitic Acid C16-98 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Method | Specification | Typical value |
| Acid value mgKOH/g | AOCS Te 1a-64 | 217.0 - 221.0 | |
| Iodine Value % Max | AOCS Tg 1a-64 | 0.5% Max. | |
| Titer Deg °C | AOCS Tr 1a-64 | 61.0 - 63.0 Max. | |
| Colour Lovibond 5 1/4" | AOCS Cc 13e-92 | 0.2 R Max. / 1.0 Y Max. | |
| Additional Specification | |||
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS Tl 1a-64 | 217.0 - 223.0 | |
| Water Content % Max. | 0.2 % Max. | ||
| Unsap Matter % Max. | 1.0 % Max. | ||
| Chain Distribution | |||
| C-14 Myristic Acid | ISO 5508 | 2.0 Max | |
| C-16 Palmitic Acid | ISO 5509 | 98.0 Min | |
| C-18 Stearic Acid | 2.0 Max | ||
| Storage : Product stored in Beads form at temperature below 60°C is stable for min 2 years. | |||
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