C17H34O2
270.5 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
METHYL PALMITATE
CAS112-39-0EC203-966-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Detergent and emulsifier intermediate
Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester naturally found in various plants and foods. It serves as an intermediate in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, and other industrial chemicals.
Detergent intermediateEmulsifier intermediateFeed additive intermediate
Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.
Sourcing METHYL PALMITATE?
Post a free purchase request — no account needed. It reaches suppliers of this product, and replies go straight to your inbox.
Related Compounds
StrongStructure SimilarSimilarity 1.00
Methyl stearate
CAS112-61-8
Lubricant and chemical intermediate
StrongStructure SimilarSimilarity 1.00
Methyl arachidate
CAS1120-28-1
research compound
StrongStructure SimilarSimilarity 1.00
Methyl myristate
CAS124-10-7
Flavoring agent and fragrance
StrongStructure SimilarSimilarity 1.00
Methyl laurate
CAS111-82-0
flavoring agent and intermediate
ReferenceSame Category
Dodecane
CAS112-40-3
Solvent in industrial applications
ReferenceSame Category
Ethylene glycol dibutyl ether
CAS112-48-1
High-boiling inert solvent for extraction
ReferenceSame Category
Triglyme
CAS112-49-2
Solvent for gases and coupling immiscible liquids
ReferenceSame Category
Lauryl chloride
CAS112-52-7
Solvent and surfactant intermediate
Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for METHYL PALMITATE (CAS 112-39-0) is 2915.70.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2915.70
EU CN code (8-digit)
2915 70 40
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl hexadecanoate
InChIKey
FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
Synonyms (26)
- Methyl palmitate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- AEC METHYL PALMITATE
- C16 FAME
- DUB PM COS
- Emery 2216
- Hexadecanoate methyl ester
- METHYL PALMITATE
- Metholene 2216
- Methyl hexadecanoate
- Methyl n-hexadecanoate
- Methyl palmitate (Standard)
- Methyl palmitic acid
- Palmitic acid methyl ester
- Radia 7120
- Uniphat A60
- a methylhexadecanoic acid
- formyl hexadecanoate
- hexadecanoic acid methyl
- methyl ester hexadecanoic
- methyl hexadecanoic acid
- palmitic methyl ester
Sourcing METHYL PALMITATE?
Post a free purchase request — no account needed. It reaches suppliers of this product, and replies go straight to your inbox.