Description

Pentyl Palmitate is a high-purity ester compound, specifically the pentyl ester of palmitic acid. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and effective emollient and solvent, prized for its excellent skin-feel and spreading properties. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create luxurious, non-greasy textures in creams, lotions, and topical ointments.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A primary emollient in skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products for its smooth, silky after-feel and non-comedogenic characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as a base or solvent in ointments, gels, and transdermal drug delivery systems to enhance skin penetration and patient comfort.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a synthetic lubricant component or mold release agent in specialized industrial and technical applications.
• Plasticizer: Acts as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid in polymer formulations to improve flexibility and workability.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for the production of more complex esters and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentyl Palmitate
CAS No.	31148-31-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₂O₂
Molecular Weight	326.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Amyl Palmitate; n-Pentyl Palmitate; Palmitic Acid Pentyl Ester; n-Amyl Hexadecanoate; Hexadecanoic Acid, Pentyl Ester; Pentyl n-Hexadecanoate; CAS 31148-31-9
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Quality Control

Our Pentyl Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, acid value, and saponification value is available for every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability.

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 oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	170 - 175 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.444 - 1.448
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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