Description

Hexadecanoic Acid CAS NO 66321-94-6 is a high-purity saturated fatty acid, also widely known as palmitic acid. It serves as a fundamental building block and versatile intermediate in the synthesis of a wide range of industrial and consumer products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries seeking a reliable and consistent raw material for their formulations and processes.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing soaps, emulsifiers, and anionic surfactants like sodium palmitate.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in the formulation of creams, lotions, and soaps for its emollient and cleansing properties.
• Food Industry: Acts as a texturizing agent, emulsifier, and lubricant in food processing, and is a component of food-grade additives.
• Lubricants & Greases: Serves as a precursor for metallic stearates and other compounds used in lubricant formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Candle & Wax Production: A component in the manufacture of high-quality candles and synthetic waxes for hardness and burn control.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Used to produce plasticizers and stabilizers for improving material properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: A fundamental starting material for organic synthesis, including the production of esters, amides, and alcohols.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	66321-94-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	256.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Palmitic Acid; 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid; Cetylcarboxylic Acid; Hexadecylic Acid; n-Hexadecanoic Acid; Emersol 140; Hydrofol Acid 1690; Hystrene 9016; Palmitinic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecanoic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, acid value, iodine value, and melting point to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid, flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	218 - 220 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I₂/100g
Saponification Value	218 - 222 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	61 - 64 °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.