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W509531

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl palmitate

≥97%

Synonym(s):

n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl hexadecanoate, Palmitic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)14CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
270.45
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1780973
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
581
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.180
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Cocos nucifera
palm oil
synthetic

Quality Level

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4512 (lit.)

bp

185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

32-35 °C (lit.)

density

0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

tree nuts

organoleptic

waxy

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C17H34O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) that occurs naturally in crude palm oil and walnut.

Application

Methyl palmitate can be used as an additive in food and cosmetic industries for the stabilization of fats and oil products by slowing down the auto-oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113.0 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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Biodiesel production from crude Jatropha curcas L. seed oil with a high content of free fatty acids.
Berchmans HJ & Hirata S.
Bioresource Technology, 99(6), 1716-1721 (2008)
Solvent free synthesis of methyl palmitate over sulfated zirconia solid acid catalyst
Saravanan K, et al.
Fuel: The Science and Technology of Fuel and Energy, 165(11), 298-305 (2016)
Density and speed of sound measurements on five fatty acid methyl esters at 83 kPa and temperatures from (278.15 to 338.15) K.
Ott LS, et al.
Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 53(10), 2412-2416 (2008)
Eman M Mantawy et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 258(1), 134-144 (2011-11-15)
Fibrosis accompanies most chronic liver disorders and is a major factor contributing to hepatic failure. Therefore, the need for an effective treatment is evident. The present study was designed to assess the potential antifibrotic effect of MP and whether MP
Y N Wang et al.
Journal of economic entomology, 102(1), 196-202 (2009-03-04)
Walnut, Juglans regia L., is known for its insecticidal activities to a range of herbivores and microbes. Isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from walnut is a potential approach for the development of new pesticides. Laboratory experiments were carried out

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