Butyl Palmitate

• CAT Number: M068587
• CAS Number: 111-06-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H40O2
• Molecular Weight: 312.53
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: butyl hexadecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H40O2/c1-3-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20(21)22-19-6-4-2/h3-19H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: GLYJVQDYLFAUFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCC

Butyl palmitate (Cat No.:M068587) is an ester formed by the reaction of palmitic acid and butanol. It is commonly used in the cosmetics and personal care industry as an emollient, offering a smooth texture and enhancing skin feel in lotions, creams, and sunscreens. Butyl palmitate also finds applications in the fragrance industry due to its mild, slightly fruity scent. In addition, it serves as a solvent and dispersing agent in various formulations, including pharmaceuticals, and is used in industrial applications like coatings and lubricants for its low volatility and good solvency properties.