Sodium palmitate

• CAT Number: R071354
• CAS Number: 408-35-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H31NaO2
• Molecular Weight: 278.41
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Hexadecanoic acid. sodium salt
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: sodium;hexadecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H32O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18;/h2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: GGXKEBACDBNFAF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Sodium palmitate（Cat No.:R071354）, is the sodium salt of palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid commonly found in animal and plant fats. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as an emulsifying agent, surfactant, and a component in various skincare and personal care products. Sodium palmitate helps stabilize emulsions, improve the texture and consistency of creams and lotions, and enhance their cleansing properties.