Description

Palmitic Acid Lauryl Ester is a high-purity fatty acid ester derived from palmitic acid and lauryl alcohol. This compound serves as a versatile emollient, lubricant, and intermediate, valued for its excellent skin feel and stability in formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients for premium products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Used as a non-greasy lubricant in metalworking fluids and as a mold release agent in plastics and rubber processing.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Functions as a softening agent and lubricant for fibers and yarns to improve processing and hand feel.
• Plasticizers: Serves as a secondary plasticizer and lubricant in polymer compositions, including PVC and synthetic resins.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a key intermediate or building block for synthesizing more complex surfactants and specialty esters.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Imparts lubricity and flow properties to coating formulations and printing inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitic Acid Lauryl Ester
CAS No.	42232-29-1
Molecular Formula	C28H56O2
Molecular Weight	424.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl hexadecanoate; Lauryl palmitate; Hexadecanoic acid, dodecyl ester; Palmitic acid dodecyl ester; Dodecyl palmitate; Lauryl hexadecanoate; Cetyl laurate (isomer); Lanol LA
EINECS	255-776-5

Quality Control

Our Palmitic Acid Lauryl Ester is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and personal care applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at ambient temperatures (typically 15-25°C). Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and moisture to maintain product integrity.

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	130 - 140 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Melting Point	42 - 48 °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.