Cetyl Palmitate ( USP/EP )

Synonyms: Hexadecanoic acid hexadecyl ester；n-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate；Palmitic acid, hexadecyl ester；

Molecular Formula: C₃₂H₆₄O₂

Molecular Weight: 480.85

CAS Number: 540-10-3

Molecular Structure:

Quality Standard:USP

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Assay，%	≥90.0
Residue on ignition，%	≤0.05
Limit of fatty alcohols，fatty acids，and fatty esters，%	Complies
Melting range，℃	46~53
Acid value，mgKOH/g	≤1.0
Hydroxyl value，mgKOH/g	≤6.0
Iodine value，g/100g	≤1.0
Saponification value，mgKOH/g	110~130
Loss on drying，%	≤3.0

Properties: This product is white to off-white powder or granules, dissolved in hot ethanol, almost insoluble or insoluble in water.

Use: Pharmaceutical excipients, stiffening agent, etc.

Storage: Keep tightly closed and store in a dry place.

Package: 25kg/drum or according to customer requirements.

Shelf life: 2 years.