Description

Heptyl Palmitate is a high-purity ester compound, specifically the heptyl ester of palmitic acid. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its excellent emollient properties and stability, making it a key ingredient in high-performance formulations. It serves as a crucial component for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries seeking reliable, consistent raw materials.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants requiring high thermal stability and low volatility.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Functions as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve flexibility and workability in polymer systems.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant for fibers and yarns to enhance processing and final hand feel.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Serves as a leveling agent and viscosity modifier to improve application properties and film formation.
• Metalworking Fluids: Incorporated as a friction modifier and lubricity enhancer in cutting and grinding fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptyl Palmitate
CAS No.	26718-83-2
Molecular Formula	C23H46O2
Molecular Weight	354.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptyl hexadecanoate; n-Heptyl palmitate; Palmitic acid heptyl ester; 1-Heptyl hexadecanoate; Hexadecanoic acid, heptyl ester; Heptyl n-hexadecanoate; n-Heptyl n-hexadecanoate; Heptyl palmitate ester
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Quality Control

Our Heptyl Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Saponification Value	155 - 165 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.444 - 1.448
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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