Description

Stearyl Palmitate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derived from stearyl alcohol and palmitic acid. This compound serves as a versatile and effective emollient, lubricant, and viscosity modifier in advanced formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to enhance product texture, stability, and skin feel. Our supply of Stearyl Palmitate CAS NO 2598-99-4 is backed by stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for your production needs.

Application

Stearyl Palmitate is prized for its excellent skin compatibility and functional properties, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emollient and thickener in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and makeup products to provide a smooth, non-greasy finish.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as an excipient in ointments, creams, and dermatological preparations for its skin-softening and drug delivery enhancement properties.
• Hair Care Products: Functions as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products to impart shine and reduce frizz.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Serves as a bio-based lubricant and mold release agent in plastics processing and other manufacturing applications.
• Food-Grade Applications: Employed as a glazing agent, texturizer, or lubricant in food processing and packaging where regulatory compliance is required.
• Waxes and Polishes: Used as a component in automotive, furniture, and floor polishes to improve gloss and protective film formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Stearyl Palmitate
CAS No.	2598-99-4
Molecular Formula	C34H68O2
Molecular Weight	508.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Octadecyl hexadecanoate; Palmityl stearate; n-Octadecyl palmitate; Stearic acid palmityl ester; Hexadecanoic acid, octadecyl ester; Cetyl stearyl palmitate; Liponate SP; Kester Wax K82P
EINECS	220-001-7

Quality Control

Our Stearyl Palmitate is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, acid value, saponification value, and heavy metal content. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant guidelines for cosmetic (ISO 22716), pharmaceutical, and food-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flame. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	105 - 115 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Melting Point	52 - 56 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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