Description

Tridecyl Palmitate is a high-purity ester compound, valued for its excellent emollient, lubricating, and solvent properties. It serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient across multiple high-value industrial and consumer sectors. Key industries that rely on this product include personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty lubricant manufacturing.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a non-irritating excipient and carrier in topical ointments and transdermal delivery systems.
• Specialty Lubricants: Functions as a synthetic base oil or additive in high-performance lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Plasticizers: Employed as a secondary plasticizer to improve flexibility and processing of polymers and resins.
• Industrial Solvents: Serves as a low-volatility, environmentally friendly solvent for coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Textile Processing: Utilized as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber and fabric treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tridecyl Palmitate
CAS No.	36617-38-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₅₈O₂
Molecular Weight	438.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanoic acid, tridecyl ester; Palmitic acid tridecyl ester; Tridecyl hexadecanoate; Isotridecyl palmitate; Cetyl palmitate (related); EINECS 253-124-4; Tridecanol palmitate
EINECS	253-124-4

Quality Control

Our Tridecyl Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with testing protocols aligned with industry best practices for cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and key physical parameters are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	125 - 135 mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455

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