Description

Hexadecyl Hexadecenoate is a high-purity ester compound with the CAS registry number 71788-99-3. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, valued for its unique lipophilic properties and stability. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries seeking to enhance product performance and formulation elegance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants requiring high thermal stability.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Functions as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve flexibility in certain polymer systems.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: Serves as a key hydrophobic intermediate in the production of non-ionic surfactants.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Employed as a softening and water-repellent agent for technical textiles.
• Industrial Cleaning: Used as a solvent or coupling agent in specialized degreasing and cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyl Hexadecenoate
CAS No.	71788-99-3
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₆₂O₂
Molecular Weight	478.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Palmitoleic Acid Cetyl Ester; Cetyl Palmitoleate; Hexadec-9-enoic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; (Z)-9-Hexadecenoic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; Cetyl (Z)-9-Hexadecenoate; ω-7 Cetyl Ester; 9-Hexadecenoic Acid, Hexadecyl Ester; Cetoleic Acid Cetyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecyl Hexadecenoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and cosmetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	110 - 120 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	50 - 60 g I₂/100g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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