- Name
Isooctyl palmitate
- EINECS215-675-9
- CAS No.
1341-38-4
- Density0.86 g/cm3
- PSA26.30000
- LogP8.22730
- SolubilityN/A
- Melting PointN/A
- FormulaC24H48O2
- Boiling Point407.2 °C at 760 mmHg
- Molecular Weight368.64
- Flash Point203.7 °C
- Transport InformationN/A
- Appearancecolorless to small yellow liquid
- Safety
- Risk CodesR22; R63
- Molecular Structure
- Hazard SymbolsXn
- SynonymsXn
Isooctyl palmitate Chemical Properties
Octyl palmitate is also called 2-ethylhexyl palmitate,and has some synonyms like ceraphyl368;Hexadecanoicacid,2-ethylhexylester;wickenol155,and so on.It is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor.
Molecular Formula: C24H48O2
Molecular Weight: 368.64
EINECS: 249-862-1
Isooctyl palmitate Uses
Octyl palmitate is usually used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. The dry-slip skinfeel of octyl palmitate is similar to some silicone derivatives.
Isooctyl palmitate Toxicity Data With Reference
1. | | skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MLD | | FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. 19 (1981),251. |
2. | | orl-rat LD50:>5 g/kg | | FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. 19 (1981),251. |
3. | | skn-rbt LD50:>5 g/kg | | FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. 19 (1981),251. |
Isooctyl palmitate Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Isooctyl palmitate Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.