Description

2-Methylcyclohexyl Palmitate is a high-purity ester compound, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its chemical structure makes it particularly useful as a coupling agent, emollient, and viscosity modifier in advanced formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, lubricants, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Serves as a synthetic base oil or viscosity modifier for specialty lubricants requiring high thermal stability.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Used as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve the flexibility and workability of polymer resins.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key intermediate or building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber production and textile finishing.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Utilized as a flow promoter and gloss enhancer in solvent-based coating systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylcyclohexyl Palmitate
CAS No.	97635-30-8
Molecular Formula	C24H46O2
Molecular Weight	366.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanoic acid, 2-methylcyclohexyl ester; Palmitic acid, 2-methylcyclohexyl ester; 2-Methylcyclohexyl hexadecanoate; NSC 334100; 2-Methylcyclohexanol palmitate; 2-MCHP
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylcyclohexyl Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and specialty applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen blanket). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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