Palmidrol

Description

Palmidrol is identified by CAS 544-31-0, molecular formula C18H37NO2 and molecular weight 299.28 g/mol. UNII 6R8T1UDM3V; ChEBI 71464; InChIKey HXYVTAGFYLMHSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Melting Point: 98.5 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	544-31-0
PubChem CID	4671
Molecular formula	C18H37NO2
Molecular weight	299.28 g/mol
IUPAC name	N-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide
InChIKey	HXYVTAGFYLMHSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	6R8T1UDM3V
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:71464

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	299.5
XLogP3	6.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	16
Exact Mass	299.282429423
Monoisotopic Mass	299.282429423
Topological Polar Surface Area	49.3
Heavy Atom Count	21
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	98.5 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Other Solid
• Solid
• 189.0 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Sample Type: Human plasma; Dataset: Unambiguous Lipids]
• 189.87 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: TIMS; Method: single field calibrated]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Palmitamide MEA) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Personal care product CIR / INCI: Antistatic; Foam boosting; Viscosity controlling
GHS notification summary	2.5% (4 / 162)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	2.5% (4 / 162)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (97.5%), H318 (97.5%), H411 (32.7%), H412 (64.8%)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Palmitamide MEA
• Cosmetics -> Antistatic; Foam boosting; Viscosity controlling
• Surfactant (surface active agent)
• Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
• Hexadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-: ACTIVE
• Palmitoylethanolamide (Class: Other Substances, Added Date: 06-2019)

Synonyms

Palmitoylethanolamide; Palmidrol; 544-31-0; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide; Palmitoyl ethanolamide; Palmitic acid monoethanolamide; Hydroxyethylpalmitamide; Loramine P 256; palmitylethanolamide; Palmidrolum; Levagen; Palmdrol prodes; Monoethanolamine palmitic acid amide; palmitic monoethanolamide; Palmitinsaeure-beta-hydroxyethylamid; Anandamide (16:0)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Palmidrol?

CAS 544-31-0; molecular formula C18H37NO2; molecular weight 299.28 g/mol.

What other names is Palmidrol known by?

Palmitoylethanolamide, Palmidrol, 544-31-0, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide, Palmitoyl ethanolamide, Palmitic acid monoethanolamide.

What is the regulatory status of Palmidrol?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Palmitamide MEA) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review); CIR / INCI: Personal care product; CIR / INCI: Antistatic; Foam boosting; Viscosity controlling.

Is Palmidrol classified as hazardous?

2.5% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (4 of 162).

What are the key physical properties of Palmidrol?

Melting Point: 98.5 °C.

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