Hexadecanoic acid/Palmitic acid

Application Area

Application Description

Food Additive

Palmitic acid and its salts are commonly used as food additives, primarily to enhance the flavor and texture of food. It is sometimes used as a base component for flavors in chocolates, candies, biscuits, and other foods. Its antimicrobial properties make it useful as a preservative in certain foods, extending their shelf life.

Chemical Industry

Palmitic acid can be used to prepare various surfactants, such as sodium palmitate and palmitamide. These surfactants act as emulsifiers, detergents, and foaming agents in products like detergents and cleaning agents.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

In the pharmaceutical field, palmitic acid is used to prepare certain drugs and drug carriers. It is also used in some topical medications for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. As a synthetic raw material, it is used to prepare drug intermediates and catalysts in synthesis processes.

Daily Chemical Industry

Palmitic acid is one of the main components of soap, producing rich lather and good cleaning ability. It is also used in hair care products like shampoos. Its moisturizing properties make it an important ingredient in shower gels and hand creams, helping to keep the skin hydrated. Palmitic acid is also a common cosmetic ingredient, used in products like facial cleansers and skin creams for its lubricating and moisturizing effects.

Parameter Range

CP

FCC

EP

USP

Color

White or yellowish-white

State

Shiny crystalline solid or powder

Freezing Point, ℃

60-66

53.3-62

60-66

60-66

Moisture, %

≤0.2

Acid Value (as KOH) mg/g

216-220

204-220

216-220

Unsaponifiable Matter, %

≤1.5

Saponification Value (as KOH) mg/g

205-221

Iodine Value (as I₂) g/100g

≤1.0

≤2.0

≤1.0

Water-Soluble Acids

Pass

Pass

Myristic Acid, %

≤2.0

Stearic Acid, %

≤6.0

≤6

Main Component, %

≥92.0

≥92.0

≥92.0

Residue on Ignition, %

≤0.1

≤0.1

Nickel, mg/kg

≤1

≤1

Lead, mg/kg

≤0.1

Heavy Metals, mg/kg

≤10

≤10

≤10