Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
61.8 u00b0C
boiling_point
351.5 u00b0C
density
Density: 0.8527 g/cu cm at 62 u00b0C
solubility
0.04 mg/L (at 25 u00b0C)
vapor_pressure
0.00000038 [mmHg]
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H319 (29.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315 (28.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335 (27.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 57-10-3 |
| IUPAC Name | hexadecanoic acid |
| InChI Key | IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 985 |
| INCI Name | PALMITIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A high-purity glycerin used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a humectant.