Product Description of Isopropyl palmitate CAS#142-91-6
Isopropyl Palmitate is a well-established emollient commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It provides a smooth, lightweight skin feel and spreads easily across the skin, making it suitable for use as a carrier, conditioning agent, or emollient in a variety of cosmetic products.
With good stability and resistance to oxidation and unpleasant odor development, Isopropyl Palmitate helps support the long-term quality of formulations. It provides effective skin conditioning while leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable without a heavy or greasy finish. These properties make it a versatile ingredient for a broad range of skincare and personal care applications.
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Isopropyl palmitate CAS#142-91-6 Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 11-13 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 160°C 2mm |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.007Pa at 25℃ |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.438(lit.) |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| Storage temp | 2-8°C |
| Solubility | <0.001g/l |
| Color | Colourless |
| Odor | very sl. odor |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix with water. |
| BRN | 1786567 |
| InChIKey | XUGNVMKQXJXZCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 8.16 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 142-91-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Isopropyl palmitate(142-91-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Isopropyl palmitate (142-91-6) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/38-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | - |
| RTECS | RT4900000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29157090 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 142-91-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,100mg/kg (100mg/kg),National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689, |
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Product Application of Isopropyl palmitate CAS#142-91-6
Isopropyl Palmitate is widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations due to its excellent skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties. It has good skin affinity and can be readily absorbed, helping improve the distribution and delivery of active ingredients within cosmetic formulations. Its penetration-enhancing properties make it particularly useful when efficient delivery of functional ingredients is required.
In cosmetic formulations, Isopropyl Palmitate can serve as an emollient, solvent, moisturizer, and penetration enhancer. It is commonly incorporated into a variety of personal care products, including sunscreens and other sun care formulations, bath oils, hair conditioners, skin creams, and shaving products.
The typical recommended usage level is approximately 2–10%, depending on the formulation type and desired performance.
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