Ethylhexyl Palmitate Cas 29806-73-3
Product Description
Product Name: Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Synonyms: 2-octyl palmitate
CAS No. 29806-73-3
M.F.: C24H48O2
M.W.: 368.64
EINECS: 249-862-1
Specifications
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Liquid | Pass |
Odor | It has a characteristic odor | Pass |
Colour（APHA） | 15max | 9 |
Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | ≤0.2 | 0.02 |
Specific Gravity（25℃） | 0.850-0.860 | 0.856 |
Refractive index（25℃） | 1.445-1.447 | 1.446 |
Saponification Value（mgKOH/g） | 146-156 | 152.5 |
Iodine Value （g I2 /100g） | ≤0.2 | 0.024 |
Water content（%） | ≤0.2 | 0.018 |
Packing(kg/bucket） | 175 | Qualified |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. |
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate (also known as Octyl Palmitate) is an ester formed from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odor, commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations due to its favorable sensory and functional properties.
Chemical Information:
IUPAC Name: 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate
Molecular Formula: C??H??O?
Molecular Weight: ～368.63 g/mol
CAS Number: 29806-73-3
Key Properties:
Appearance: Clear, oily liquid
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents
Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Texture: Lightweight, non-greasy feel on skin
Common Uses in Chemical & Cosmetic Applications:
Emollient
Skin-conditioning Agent
Carrier or Solubilizer
Texture Enhancer in Cosmetics
Found in sunscreens, foundations, lipsticks, and moisturizers to improve spreadability and reduce greasiness.
Alternative to Silicones
Low Comedogenic Potential
Safety & Regulatory Status:
Approved for use in cosmetics by regulatory bodies such as the FDA and EU Commission.
Considered safe at typical use concentrations (usually 1–10%).
Not classified as a significant irritant or sensitizer in standard toxicological studies.
In summary, Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a versatile, skin-friendly ester widely used in cosmetics and personal care products for its emollient properties, light texture, and ability to enhance product performance.
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1).Peptide products, the MOQ is 1 gram level
2).Liquid products, the MOQ is usually 50-100ML
3).API, the MOQ is 1KG
4).Intermediate products and conventional product, the MOQ is 1KG; custom-tailored products, the MOQ depends on the production process.
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6).Agrochemical , the MOQ is 1KG, except preparations.
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Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical & its intermediates, Food/Feed additives, Fine chemicals in distributing the products of our own company and affiliated enterprises, are the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.
Our company has professional persons who major in chemical R&D and sicentific management, supply fine chemical products with high quality and close service, also supply custom-tailored products according to our clients’ requirement.
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Since Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co., Ltd founded, we continuously innovate our products and improve our service, sales network. Hence, we initiate the first sale mode on net in China, which is the retail trade of small package bring along wholesale of diversified management modes. Our products are exported widely to South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and South America, highly recommended by our clients.
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