Description

Palmityl Linoleate is a high-purity ester derived from palmitic acid and linoleic acid, valued for its emollient and conditioning properties. This compound is essential for formulators seeking to enhance the texture, stability, and performance of lipid-based systems. It serves as a key functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair serums to improve manageability and shine.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-occlusive base or penetration enhancer in ointments and topical drug delivery systems.
• Specialty Lubricants: Functions as a bio-based component or additive in high-performance lubricants and release agents.
• Industrial Additives: Employed as a plasticizer or processing aid in polymer and resin formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmityl Linoleate
CAS No.	1272984-91-4
Molecular Formula	C34H62O2
Molecular Weight	502.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecyl Linoleate; Palmitic Acid Linoleic Acid Ester; Palmitoyl Linoleate; Linoleic Acid Palmityl Ester; Cetyl Linoleate; Palmityl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate; (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid hexadecyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Palmityl Linoleate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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