Thermo Scientific Chemicals Palmitic acid, 98%

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-10-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 256.43
• MDL Number: MFCD00002747
• InChI Key: IPCSVZSSVZVIGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: palmitic acid, cetylic acid, palmitate, n-hexadecanoic acid, hexadecylic acid, hydrofol, n-hexadecoic acid, 1-pentadecanecarboxylic acid, palmitinic acid, pentadecanecarboxylic acid
• PubChem CID: 985
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15756
• IUPAC Name: hexadecanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

• Acidity: 215 to 233mg KOH/g
• Melting Point: 59.0°C to 63.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 0.8500g/mL
• Boiling Point: 351.5°C
• Flash Point: 206°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄CO₂H
• Quantity: 250 g
• Saponification Value: 216 to 224mg KOH/g
• Beilstein: 02,IV,1157
• Merck Index: 15,7097
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in hot alcohol, ether and propyl alcohol
• Viscosity: 7.8 mPa.s (70°C)
• Formula Weight: 256.42
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Flakes
• Chemical Name or Material: Palmitic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if swallowed. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	200-312-9

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only