Methyl Palmitate

Name:
Methyl Palmitate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl hexadecanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)14COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Mp 29.5C, bp 211.5C (30 mm Hg), 180.5C (10 mm Hg), refr index 1.4310 (45C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of palmitic acid with methanol or alcoholysis of palm oil plus vacuum distillation.
Grade:
80%, pure (99.8%).
Use:
Intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, animal feeds, medical research.