Methyl palmitate

Methyl palmitate (CAS 112-39-0 ), also known as methyl hexadecanoate, is a fatty acid methyl ester derived from palmitic acid used across personal care, food, and industrial lubricant markets. It functions as an emollient, emulsifier, and lubricant base, bridging natural-origin raw material sourcing with performance-driven formulation needs. In personal care, it acts as a skin-conditioning emollient. It serves as a texture modifier in creams, lotions, and color cosmetics, contributing a dry, non-greasy skin feel that influences finished product positioning. Food-grade material is used as a reference standard. It is also utilized as a flavoring carrier in analytical and formulation contexts. Industrial lubricant formulators incorporate it as a base fluid or additive in metalworking fluids and release agents. Its ester structure provides boundary lubrication and surface wetting on metal substrates. It also serves as a feedstock in oleochemical synthesis, including the production of fatty alcohols and surfactant intermediates. Methyl palmitate is supplied as a white to off-white solid or liquid depending on temperature, available in technical and food-grade specifications. Standard purity levels range from 95% to 99%+. High-purity grades support analytical and cosmetic applications. Packaging typically includes drums and IBC containers, with bulk availability from oleochemical producers sourcing from palm oil feedstocks. Contact us for supply of Methyl palmitate Request Quote

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