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Technical Data Sheet Palmitic acid
Compound Information
Product Name:
Palmitic acid
CAS No.:
57-10-3
Molecular Formula:
C16H32O2
Molecular Weight:
256.42
Storage:
Store at RT
Revision Date:
2026-04-15
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Waxy, white crystalline solid |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. slightly waxy fatty |
| Melting Point | 61-62.5 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | > 93 °C |
| Iodine | 0 - 1 glz/100g |
| Acid value | 217 - 220 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 218 - 221 mg KOH/g |
| Specification Reference | Natural, FG, KOSHER, FEMA 2832 |
| Composition 14 | 0 - 2 |
| Composition 16 | 98 - 100 |
| Composition 18 | 0 - 2 |
| Titer | 61 - 63 °C |
| MS | Pass test |
| ¹H NMR | Pass test |
| ¹³C NMR | Pass test |
| IR | Pass test |
| Raman | Pass test |
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