Palmitic Acid

Listing ID #775898

We are offering palmitic acid.
Product parameters & specifications:-
palmitic acid 99%
parameters specifications
synonym : hexadecanoic acid
cas no. : 57-10-3
formula : c16h32o2
mol. Wt. : 256.42
purity by gc : 99% min by gc
description : white crystalline flakespowder
acid value : 215 - 222
saponification value : 215 - 222
iodine value : 1 max
moisture : 0.5% max by kfr
packaging : plastic carboy of 30 kgs net
description:-
acme synthetic chemicals is the manufacturer, supplier & also the exporter of palmitic acid.
palmitic acid is classified under cas no.57-10-3.
palmitic acid is also known as hexadecanoic acid.
palmitic acid also called hexadecanoic acid, is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in animals, plants and microorganisms. As its name indicates, palmitic acid is a major component of the oil from palm trees (palm oil, palm kernel, and palm kernel oil), but can also be found in meats, cheeses, butter, and dairy products.
palmitic acid mainly occurs as its ester in triglycerides (fats), especially palm oil but also tallow.
hydrogenation of palmitic acid yields cetyl alcohol, which is used to produce detergents and cosmetics.
palmitic acid is most often seen as an ingredient in detergents, soaps and cleaning products.
palmitic acid as a surfactant, although it is used in beauty products and cosmetics for a variety of properties, including as a fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant,cleansing agent, emulsifying agent, thickening agent, gelling agent, stabilizer and emollient.
palmitic acid helps reinforce skin's healthy barrier function for a smoother surface.