Isopropyl Palmitate
- IUPAC Name
- propan-2-yl hexadecanoate
- Molecular Formula
- C19H38O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 298.5000
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Isopropyl palmitate; IPP; Propan-2-yl hexadecanoate
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 98% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- Technical Grade
Technical Document
What is Isopropyl Palmitate?
Isopropyl palmitate is a mixture of fatty alcohols and saturated fatty acids that belongs to the cetyl ester group. It acts as a non-polar solvent, which means it can dissolve in oil but will not mix with water. Isopropyl palmitate is a good emollient and is primarily used in cosmetic and personal care products, including moisturizer cream, perfumes, sunscreen, and deodorant.
Manufacturing Process
Refined palm oil undergoes saponification to produce fatty acid and glycerine. The extracted fatty acids are distilled to produce purified palmitic acid. The collected palmitic acid is further reacted with propan-2-ol with acid as a catalyst to produce isopropyl palmitate.
