Chemistry
The Molecular formula of Ethyl palmitate(628-97-7):C
18H
36O
2 The Molecular Weight of Ethyl palmitate(628-97-7):284.4772
The Molecular Structure of Ethyl palmitate(628-97-7) is:
Density:0.864 g/cm
3Melting point:24-26
°C(lit.)
Boiling point:342.2
°C at 760 mmHg
Flash point:149
°C
Solubility in water:IMMISCIBLE
Index of Refraction :1.442
Molar Refractivity: 87.21 cm
3Molar Volume:329.1 cm
3Polarizability:34.57 10
-24cm
3Surface Tension:30.4 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization:58.6 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure:7.63E-05 mmHg at 25
°C
Appearance:colorless needle-like crystals
IUPAC Name:ethyl hexadecanoate
Synonyms:PALMITIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;HEXADECANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;Ethyl palmitate;Ethyl cetylate;ETHYL HEXADECANOATE;ETHYL PALMITATE;ETHYL N-HEXADECANOATE;FEMA 2451;Ethyl hexadecanoate
Uses
Ethyl palmitate(628-97-7) is used in organic synthesis, spices and flavorings.GB 2760-96 provisions allowing the use of food spices.Used for the preparation of butter, beef fat, milk, pork and fish, spice flavor. Can also be used for the preparation of rum flavor.
Toxicity Data With Reference
RTECS#: CAS# 628-97-7: None listed
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity: Ethyl palmitate - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:Xi
Xi:Irritant
Safety Statements :
S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
WGK Germany:3
Hazard Note:Irritant
HS Code:29157020
Specification
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.