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Ethylhexyl palmitate
| Ethylhexyl palmitate |
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| IUPAC name |
hexadecanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester |
| Other names |
Octyl palmitate |
| Identifiers |
| CAS number |
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| PubChem |
62851 |
| SMILES |
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC |
| Properties |
| Molecular formula |
C24H48O2 |
| Molar mass |
368.63672 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references |
Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the ester of 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. Ethylhexyl palmitate is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.
Chemical structure
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester, 22 carbons in length.
Physical properties
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor.
Palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol are reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst to make the ester.
Uses
Ethylhexyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. Its dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives.
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This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ethylhexyl_palmitate". A list of authors is available in Wikipedia.
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