Cetyl Palmitate
TL;DR: Cetyl Palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C32H64O2 and molecular weight 480.49063 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
棕榈酸十六酯
hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Also Known As: Cetyl palmitate, Hexadecyl palmitate, Palmityl palmitate, Hexadecyl hexadecanoate, Cetin
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C32H64O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 480.49063 g/mol |
| XLogP | 15.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 30 |
| Exact Mass | 480.49063 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 34 |
| Complexity | 379.0 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| InChIKey | PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cetyl Palmitate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Cetyl Palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) has the molecular formula C32H64O2 and a molecular weight of 480.49 g/mol. Synonyms include Cetyl palmitate and Hexadecyl palmitate.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Cetyl Palmitate
Property Insights of Cetyl Palmitate
The XLogP value of 15.2 indicates that Cetyl Palmitate is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Cetyl Palmitate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cetyl Palmitate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cetyl Palmitate?
The CAS number of Cetyl Palmitate is 540-10-3.
What is the molecular formula of Cetyl Palmitate?
The molecular formula of Cetyl Palmitate is C32H64O2.
What is the molecular weight of Cetyl Palmitate?
The molecular weight of Cetyl Palmitate is 480.49063 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cetyl Palmitate?
Cetyl Palmitate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale),...
Where can I buy Cetyl Palmitate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Cetyl Palmitate?
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