2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate
2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is a fatty acid ester that comes from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid which is used in cosmetic formulations. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.
Synonym
ISOOCTYL PALMITATE; Isooctyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid, 6-methylheptyl ester; Palmitic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester; 6-methylheptyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid isooctyl; 2-EHP; Isooctyl palmitate
● CAS No.: 1341-38-4
● EC No.: 215-675-9
● MF: C24H48O2
● MW: 368.64
Parameters of 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate CAS No.: 1341-38-4/29806-73-3
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Item |
Index |
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Appearance |
Colorless Or Slightly Yellow Oily Liquid |
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Density |
0.850-0.862 |
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Acid Balue (mgkoh/g) |
≤1.0 |
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Aaponification Value (mgkoh/g) |
146-156 |
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Refractive Index , 20°c |
1.445-1.447 |
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Iodine Value gi2/100g |
≤1.0 |
● Packing: 100g/bag; 500g/bag; 1kg/bag
● Recommended storage method: Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
● Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C
● Product usage: Pharmaceutical intermediates
Why Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Used?
Moisture
It helps to keep the skin moist and supple by reducing water loss from the top layers of the skin.
Solvent
It functions as a solvent by helping other ingredients dissolve.
Appearance
It works by reducing the interfacial tension between two different types of ingredients in a cosmetic formulation.
Fragrance
A fixative helps to equalize the volatile fragrance components making them last longer and remain more stable.
Functions of 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate CAS No.: 1341-38-4/29806-73-3
● As an emollient
● As a solvent
● As a fragrance fixative
