Description

1-(Acetyloxy)Hexadecyl Acetate is a high-purity diester compound, also known as Hexadecyl Diacetate. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its lipophilic character and ability to modify physical properties in formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical synthesis industries for applications requiring emolliency, solvent action, or as a building block for more complex molecules.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Lubricant & Plasticizer Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialty lubricants and as a plasticizer component for polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected intermediate or building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing long alkyl chains.
• Surface Coatings: Functions as a flow modifier or coalescing aid in specialty coating formulations.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed as a softening agent or processing aid in fiber and fabric treatment.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratory settings for method development and as a reference standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Acetyloxy)Hexadecyl Acetate
CAS No.	56438-11-0
Molecular Formula	C20H38O4
Molecular Weight	342.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecyl Diacetate; Cetyl Diacetate; 1-Hexadecanol, 1,1'-diacetate; Palmityl Diacetate; Diacetyl Hexadecanol; Acetic Acid Hexadecyl Ester (di-ester); 1-Acetoxyhexadecyl Acetate
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Acetyloxy)Hexadecyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key specifications upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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