Ethylhexyl palmitate

Names
IUPAC name

Hexadecanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester

Other names

Octyl palmitate

Identifiers

CAS Number

* 29806-73-3 Y

3D model (JSmol)

* Interactive image

ChemSpider |

* 8649628 Y

ECHA InfoCard | 100.045.314

PubChem CID

* 10474217

UNII |

* 2865993309 Y

CompTox Dashboard (EPA)

* DTXSID3027958

InChI

* InChI=1S/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-22-24(25)26-23(6-3)21-19-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3 Y

Key: GJQLBGWSDGMZKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y

* InChI=1/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-22-24(25)26-23(6-3)21-19-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3

Key: GJQLBGWSDGMZKM-UHFFFAOYAS

SMILES

* O=C(OC(CCCCC)CC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Properties

Chemical formula

| C24H48O2
Molar mass | 368.646 g·mol−1

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Y verify (what is YN ?)

Infobox references

Chemical compound

Ethylhexyl palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is the fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. It is frequently utilized in cosmetic formulations.[1]

## Chemical structure

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Ethylhexyl palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester derived from ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

## Physical properties

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Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly fatty odor at room temperature.

The ester is synthesized by reacting palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.

## Uses

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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.

## References

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1. ^ Ethylhexyl palmitate in the Consumer Product Information Database

*[CID]: Compound ID
*[EPA]: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency