Description

Butylene Glycol Palmitate is a high-purity ester compound derived from butylene glycol and palmitic acid, valued for its excellent emollient and skin-conditioning properties. This versatile ingredient is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance product texture, stability, and sensory appeal. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating premium skincare and makeup formulations.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emollient: Acts as a key skin-conditioning agent and texture enhancer in creams, lotions, and serums.
• Makeup Formulations: Used to improve spreadability and provide a smooth, non-greasy feel in foundations, lipsticks, and color cosmetics.
• Hair Care Products: Functions as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products to impart softness and shine.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as an excipient in ointments, creams, and dermatological preparations to aid in drug delivery and improve skin feel.
• Sun Care Products: Incorporated into sunscreens and after-sun lotions for its emollient properties and compatibility with UV filters.
• Industrial Lubricants & Plasticizers: Employed in specialized industrial applications as a biodegradable lubricant or plasticizer additive.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butylene Glycol Palmitate
CAS No.	5384-26-9
Molecular Formula	C20H40O3
Molecular Weight	328.53 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Butylene Glycol Palmitate; 1,3-Butanediol Monopalmitate; Butane-1,3-diol Monopalmitate; Palmitic Acid 1,3-Butylene Glycol Ester; BG Palmitate; 2-Hydroxybutyl Palmitate; 3-Hydroxybutyl Palmitate
EINECS	226-357-1

Quality Control

Our Butylene Glycol Palmitate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade standards, with comprehensive testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	160 - 175 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	40 - 50 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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