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Isopropyl palmitate

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Isopropyl palmitate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Propan-2-yl hexadecanoate
Other names
  • Isopropyl hexadecanoatel;
  • Hexadecanoic acid isopropyl ester;
  • Hexadecanoic acid;
  • 1-methylethyl ester
Identifiers
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ECHA InfoCard 100.005.065 Edit this at Wikidata
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InChI
  • 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,4-17H2,1-3H3Key: XUGNVMKQXJXZCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C19H38O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19(20)21-18(2)3/h18H,4-17H2,1-3H3Key: XUGNVMKQXJXZCD-UHFFFAOYAX
SMILES
  • O=C(OC(C)C)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula C19H38O2
Molar mass 298.511 g·mol
Density 0.8525 g/cm
Melting point 13.5 °C (56.3 °F; 286.6 K)
Solubility in water Insoluble
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 0: Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. E.g. sodium chlorideFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Chemical compound

Isopropyl palmitate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an emollient, moisturizer, thickening agent, and anti-static agent . The chemical formula is CH3(CH2)14COOCH(CH3)2.

References

  1. MSDS
  2. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, online edition accessed March 6, 2015 http://online.personalcarecouncil.org Archived 2023-08-01 at the Wayback Machine
  3. US 5254334, Ramirez, Jose E & Vishnupad, Mohan, "Anhydrous foaming composition containing low concentrations of detergents and high levels of glycerin and emollients such as oils and esters", published 1993-11-18 


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