Description

Potassium Dihexadecyl Phosphate is an organophosphate salt widely utilized as a high-performance surfactant and emulsifying agent. Its molecular structure provides excellent surface activity, making it valuable for stabilizing complex formulations and modifying material interfaces. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for advanced product development.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing texture and formulation stability.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as a dispersant and wetting agent in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to enhance efficacy and shelf life.
• Industrial Lubricants & Additives: Serves as an anti-wear and extreme pressure additive in synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fiber treatment and leather finishing processes.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers, improving color consistency and application properties.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Can be used in topical drug delivery systems as a non-ionic surfactant for emulsion-based formulations.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in chemical synthesis and material science research involving phospholipids and surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Dihexadecyl Phosphate
CAS No.	17026-47-0
Molecular Formula	C32H66KO4P
Molecular Weight	584.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihexadecyl phosphate potassium salt; Potassium bis(hexadecyl) phosphate; Dipalmitoyl phosphatidic acid potassium salt; Phosphoric acid, dihexadecyl ester, potassium salt; PA(16:0/16:0) potassium salt; 1,2-Dihexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphate potassium salt; KPDPA; KPDP
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Dihexadecyl Phosphate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality commitment supports compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., chloroform, ethanol)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.