What is Palmitic acid CAS 57-10-3?
Palmitic acid CAS 57-10-3 serves as a major saturated fatty acid and versatile raw material, commonly employed in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, emulsifiers, and various chemical derivatives.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White or almost white Flakes |
| Melting Point |
61-62.5 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
351.5 °C |
| Density |
415kg/m3 |
| Fp |
>230 °F |
| pka |
4.78±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Temp |
room temp |
Features
- Natural Occurrence: Abundant in vegetable oils (especially palm) and animal fats.
- High Purity Grades: Available as flakes or powder in food, cosmetic, and technical grades.
- Stable & Safe: Non-combustible solid with established use in food and personal care products.
Applications
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as emollient, surfactant, and thickening agent in creams, lotions, and soaps.
- Soap Manufacturing: Key raw material for producing metallic palmitates and sodium palmitate soaps.
- Food Industry: Functions as food additive, emulsifier, and component in flavorings (FEMA 2832).
- Industrial Uses: Applied in lubricants, mold release agents, waterproofing, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.
