Description

Palmitic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester is a high-purity organosilicon derivative of palmitic acid, widely used as a key derivatization agent and analytical standard. Its primary value lies in enhancing the volatility and thermal stability of fatty acids for precise gas chromatographic (GC) analysis. This compound is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, food science, and chemical synthesis sectors who require accurate fatty acid profiling and characterization.

Application

• GC-MS Derivatization: Used to prepare trimethylsilyl (TMS) derivatives of fatty acids and related compounds for improved separation and detection in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a critical calibration standard in quantitative and qualitative analysis of lipid compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the analysis of lipid-based drug formulations and in metabolic studies involving fatty acids.
• Food & Beverage Testing: Facilitates the accurate profiling of fats and oils for quality control and nutritional labeling.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a protected form of palmitic acid or a silylating agent in specialized synthetic pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies of lipid metabolism, membrane biochemistry, and biomarker discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester
CAS No.	55520-89-3
Molecular Formula	C19H40O2Si
Molecular Weight	328.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; Palmitic Acid TMS Ester; Trimethylsilyl Palmitate; TMS-Palmitate; n-Hexadecanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; Palmitic Acid, Trimethylsilyl Ester; Trimethylsilyl Hexadecanoate
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Quality Control

Our Palmitic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee reproducible performance in sensitive analytical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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