Ethylhexyl Palmitate CAS#29806-73-3

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a skin-conditioning ester, derived from ethylhexanol and palmitic acid, that imparts moisturization and a smooth texture to cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is valued for its emollient properties, enhancing the sensory experience of skin care products.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate Chemical Properties
Melting point 2 °C
Boiling point 398.93°C (rough estimate)
density 0.8789 (rough estimate)
refractive index 1.4463 (estimate)
storage temp. Refrigerator
solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Hexanes (Slightly)
form Solid
color Off-White
Specific Gravity 0.86
Water Solubility 4.13ng/L at 25℃
LogP 10.819 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 29806-73-3
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Ethylhexyl palmitate (29806-73-3)
Safety Information
Toxicity LD50 orl-rat: >5 g/kg FCTXAV 19,251,81