Product Name
Stearyl Palmitate
Description
Pure vegetable ester derived from stearyl alcohol & methyl palmitate. Melting point 57oC (135oF). HLB value 10.
Synonyms
Palmitic Acid Stearyl Ester
IUPAC Name
Octadecyl hexadecanoate
Molecular Formula
C34H68O2
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI
BILPUZXRUDPOOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C34H68O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-36-34(35)32-30-28-26-24-22-20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-33H2,1-2H3
Boiling Point
528.5±18.0 °C
Solubility
Water-insoluble, soluble in oils
Appearance
White-yellowish pellets, faint odor
Application
Color cosmetics (incl. lipsticks), hair care, lotions, creams, moisturizers, cleansers, bath oils & scrubs, deodorant sticks, sunscreens.
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Composition
Stearyl palmitate
Features And Benefits
Effective thickener with emollient propertiesProvides enhanced whiteness in creams and lotionsEnhances emulsion stabilityExcellent film formerReduces the greasy feel of oil systemsImproves payoff characteristics in stick cosmetics