Ethyl Palmitate
Aroma Chemical CAS 628-97-7
A mild waxy note with a creamy fruity character and a soft milky facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Waxy |
| Descriptor 3 | Creamy |
| Impact Level | Low |
Identification
| CAS Number | 628-97-7 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl palmitate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C18H36O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 284.5 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl hexadecanoate |
| InChIKey | XIRNKXNNONJFQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl cetylate, ethyl hexadecanoate, ethyl palmitate natural, ethyl palmitate, natural, ethylhexadecanoate, hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester, hexadecanoic acid, ethyl ester, palmitic acid ethyl ester, palmitic acid, ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 303 °C |
| Melting Point | 24.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Density | 0.85700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000070 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 7.918 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.00371 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | white solid |
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