Palmitic acid
CAS57-10-3
Palmitic acid (CAS 57-10-3, C16H32O2) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.
- CAS No.
- 57-10-3
- Formula
- C16H32O2
- Mol. weight
- 256.42 g/mol
- Appearance
- white chips, crystals or powder
Chemical Specifications
Identifiers
| CAS number | 57-10-3 |
|---|---|
| Product name | Palmitic acid |
| Chinese name | 棕榈酸 |
| Synonyms | 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid |
| Chinese synonyms | 鲸乙酸; 软脂酸; 十六烷酸; 棕榈酸C16:0; 軟脂酸; 棕榈酸C16:0/软脂酸/十六酸; 棕櫚酸; 鲸蜡酸 |
| Molecular formula | C16H32O2 |
| Molecular weight | 256.42 g/mol |
| EC number | 200-312-9 |
Physical and chemical properties
| Appearance | white chips, crystals or powder |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 59-63 ( ℃ ) |
| Boiling Point | 154.12 ( ℃ ) |
Applications
<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>61-62.5 °C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>351.5 °C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>vapor pressure </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>10 mm Hg ( 210 °C)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>refractive index </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1.4273</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>FEMA </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>2832</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Fp </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>>230 °F<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>solubility </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>chloroform: 0.5 M, clear, colorless<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Water Solubility </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>insoluble</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Merck </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>14,6996</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>BRN </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>607489</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Stability:</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Packaging, Storage & Transport
| Available pack sizes | 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g |
|---|
Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Palmitic acid?
The CAS Registry Number of Palmitic acid is 57-10-3. Palmitic acid is also known as 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Palmitic acid?
The molecular formula of Palmitic acid is C16H32O2, and its molecular weight is 256.42 g/mol.
What is Palmitic acid used for?
<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>61-62.5 °C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>351.5 °C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>vapor pressure </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>10 mm Hg ( 210 °C)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>refractive index </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1.4273</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>FEMA </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>2832</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Fp </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>>230 °F<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>solubility </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>chloroform: 0.5 M, clear, colorless<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Water Solubility </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>insoluble</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Merck </TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>14,6996</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>BRN </TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>607489</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Stability:</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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