Description

Lauryl Palmitate is a high-purity, synthetic ester derived from lauryl alcohol and palmitic acid, valued for its excellent emollient and conditioning properties. This compound serves as a versatile, non-greasy skin-feel enhancer and lubricant, making it a critical ingredient for high-performance formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating premium lotions, creams, and ointments.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emollient and texture enhancer in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products, providing a smooth, silky after-feel.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as a base or excipient in ointments, dermatological creams, and medicated balms for its skin compatibility and spreading properties.
• Hair Care Formulations: Functions as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair serums to impart softness and reduce frizz.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Employed in specialty industrial lubricants and as a mold release agent due to its stable, non-reactive nature.
• Plasticizer & Processing Aid: Can be used as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid in polymer and resin formulations to improve flexibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauryl Palmitate
CAS No.	90730-78-2
Molecular Formula	C28H56O2
Molecular Weight	424.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl hexadecanoate; Lauryl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid lauryl ester; Dodecyl palmitate; Hexadecanoic acid, dodecyl ester; Lauryl palmitate ester; Cetyl laurate (isomer); Lauryl palmitylate
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Quality Control

Our Lauryl Palmitate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant GMP guidelines for cosmetic and pharmaceutical intermediates. Comprehensive testing, including identity, assay, and impurity profile analysis, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	125 - 135 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	28 - 32 °C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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