Ethylhexyl palmitate

Ethylhexyl palmitate
IUPAC name hexadecanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Other names Octyl palmitate
Identifiers
CAS number	29806-73-3 Y
PubChem	10474217
ChemSpider	8649628 Y
UNII	2865993309 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OC(CCCCC)CC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-22-24(25)26-23(6-3)21-19-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3 Y Key: GJQLBGWSDGMZKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-22-24(25)26-23(6-3)21-19-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3 Key: GJQLBGWSDGMZKM-UHFFFAOYAS
Properties
Molecular formula	C24H48O2
Molar mass	368.64 g/mol
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Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the ester of 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. Ethylhexyl palmitate is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.

Chemical structure

Ethylhexyl palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester, 22 carbons in length.

Physical properties

Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor.

Palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol are reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst to make the ester.

Uses

Ethylhexyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. Its dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives.