Description

2-Hydroxyethyl Palmitate is a high-purity fatty acid ester derived from palmitic acid and ethylene glycol. This versatile compound serves as a key emollient and conditioning agent, prized for its ability to impart a smooth, non-greasy feel and enhance product stability. It is an essential ingredient for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking superior skin compatibility and texture modification.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling aids to provide shine, reduce frizz, and improve manageability.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-irritating base or excipient in ointments, dermatological creams, and transdermal delivery systems.
• Lubricants and Release Agents: Functions as a bio-based lubricant or mold release agent in specialized industrial and plastic processing applications.
• Plasticizer: Employed as a secondary plasticizer to improve flexibility and processing in certain polymer formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a building block for the synthesis of more complex esters and specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyethyl Palmitate
CAS No.	4219-49-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₃
Molecular Weight	300.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Glycol Monopalmitate; Glycol Monopalmitate; Palmitic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester; 2-Hydroxyethyl Hexadecanoate; Ethylene Glycol Palmitate; EGMP; HE Palmitate
EINECS	224-163-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxyethyl Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested against rigorous in-house specifications to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, acid value, and saponification value are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	180 - 190 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	170 - 190 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C

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