Methyl Hexadecanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 112-39-0
A waxy fatty note with a soft orris character.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 2 | Waxy |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Impact Level | Low |
Identification
| CAS Number | 112-39-0 |
| INCI Name | Methyl palmitate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C17H34O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 270.5 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl hexadecanoate |
| InChIKey | FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
formyl hexadecanoate, hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, N-hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester, metholene 2216, methyl N-hexadecanoate, palmitic acid methyl ester, palmitic acid, methyl ester (8CI), uniphat A60
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 163 °C @ 4 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 32.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000149 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 7.380 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.00905 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | white solid |
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