Palmityl palmitate - ≥95% , CAS No.540-10-3

CAS: 540-10-3 Cat. No.: P100623 Formula: C32H64O2 Molecular Weight: 480.85 EC Number: 208-736-6
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95%
Synonyms
Palmatic acid n-hexadecyl ester | SY010863 | C32H64O2 | CETYL PALMITATE [MI] | UNII-5ZA2S6B08X | 1-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate | CETYL PALMITATE [USP-RS] | palmitic acid, cetyl ester | Q409361 | AKOS015903369 | hexadecanyl hexadecanoate | A854487 | EINECS 306
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
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Size
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Price
Qty
5g
P100623-5g
Made to order · 8–12 wks
€8.59
25g
P100623-25g
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In stock ≥10
€12.93
100g
P100623-100g
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5 In stock
€32.89
500g
P100623-500g
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2 In stock
€104.04
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Why this grade

≥95% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

Store at 2-8°C Ships Wet ice Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 15 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Palmatic acid n-hexadecyl ester | SY010863 | C32H64O2 | CETYL PALMITATE [MI] | UNII-5ZA2S6B08X | 1-Hexadecyl hexadecanoate | CETYL PALMITATE [USP-RS] | palmitic acid, cetyl ester | Q409361 | AKOS015903369 | hexadecanyl hexadecanoate | A854487 | EINECS 306
Specifications & Purity
≥95%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥95%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504752019
Canonical Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
IUPAC Name
hexadecyl hexadecanoate
InChIKey
PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C32H64O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-34-32(33)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-31H2,1-2H3
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
RTECS
RT4750000
Molecular Weight
480.85
Reaxy-Rn
1805188
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1805188&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty acid esters
Intermediate Tree Nodes Wax esters
Direct ParentWax monoesters
Alternative Parents Fatty alcohol esters  Carboxylic acid esters  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Wax monoester skeleton - Fatty alcohol ester - Carboxylic acid ester - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as wax monoesters. These are waxes bearing an ester group at exactly one position.
External Descriptors Wax monoesters
3D Structure
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Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
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15 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2525628Certificate of AnalysisMay 26, 2025 P100623
I2525739Certificate of AnalysisMay 26, 2025 P100623
I2525740Certificate of AnalysisMay 26, 2025 P100623
I2525741Certificate of AnalysisMay 26, 2025 P100623
G1731024Certificate of AnalysisMar 04, 2025 P100623
C2123110Certificate of AnalysisJan 13, 2025 P100623
C2123111Certificate of AnalysisJan 13, 2025 P100623
C2123112Certificate of AnalysisJan 13, 2025 P100623
E2310814Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2023 P100623
E2310816Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2023 P100623
E2310818Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2023 P100623
E2310825Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2023 P100623
E2310826Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2023 P100623
H2329466Certificate of AnalysisDec 09, 2022 P100623
J1812107Certificate of AnalysisAug 11, 2022 P100623
Chemical and Physical Properties
Boil Point(°C)360°C
Melt Point(°C)52-56°C
Molecular Weight480.800 g/mol
XLogP315.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count30
Exact Mass480.491 Da
Monoisotopic Mass480.491 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area26.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count34
Formal Charge0
Complexity379.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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How Coenzyme Q10 Acts on the Skin: Mitochondrial Electron Transfer, Antioxidant Protection of Membrane Lipids, and Lipid-Carrier Delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?
This product is supplied at ≥95% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
How should this product be stored?
Store at 2–8 °C. Refrigerated storage is required to maintain the specified shelf life.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships chilled on wet ice. Unpack on arrival and transfer it to the storage condition stated above.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 540-10-3, the molecular formula is C32H64O2, and the molecular weight is 480.85 g/mol. InChIKey PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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