Ethyl palmitate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C18H36O2. It is a colorless solid with a wax-like odor. Chemically, ethyl palmitate is the ethyl ester of palmitic acid.
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Ethyl hexadecanoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.059 |
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| Properties | |
| C18H36O2 | |
| Molar mass | 284.484 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless crystals or liquid |
| Odor | Wax-like |
| Melting point | 22–26 °C (72–79 °F; 295–299 K) |
| Boiling point | 377–378 °C (711–712 °F; 650–651 K) |
| Insoluble | |
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| Flash point | 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K) |
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ethyl hexadecanoate is produced in aged whiskey, and is sometimes removed from the final product via chill filtering.[1] Ethyl palmitate is used as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent.
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