Isopropyl Palmitate

An ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid, used as a moisturizer and emollient in cosmetics and personal care products.

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Isopropyl palmitate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an emollient, moisturizer, thickening agent, and anti-static agent. The chemical formula is CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOCH(CH₃)₂.
Formula: C19H38O2
Density: 852 kg/m³
Melting point: 13.5 °C (56.3 °F; 286.6 K)
Molar mass: 298.511 g·mol−1
NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 0 1 0
Solubility in water: Insoluble