sodium palmitate (CAS 408-35-5) — formula C16H31NaO2, molecular weight 278.41; category inorganic chemicals.
| CAS Number | 408-35-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H31NaO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.41 |
| Melting Point | 270 °C |
| Applications | Uses: CIR ingredient: Sodium Palmitate, Used as polymerization catalyst (synthetic rubbers) and emulsifier, Used in laundry and toilet soaps, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and printing inks, [Hawley], Polymerization catalyst for synthetic rubbers, laundry and toilet soaps, printing inks, as an emulsifier., Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants, Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern, Food Additives -> ANTICAKING_AGENT, EMULSIFIER -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Cleansing, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Industry Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent), Lubricating agent, Consumer Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent), Household Products: Information on 37 consumer products that contain Sodium palmitate in the following categories is provided:, • Inside the Home, • Personal Care, Methods of Manufacturing: MANUFACTURE BY THE KETTLE PROCESS WHICH INVOLVES BOILING FATS AND OILS WITH CAUSTICS, TRIGLYCERIDES, PREDOMINANTLY BEEF TALLOW AND COCONUT OIL, ARE CONVERTED TO SOAP BY SAPONIFICATION WITH AQUEOUS CAUSTIC SODA, Commercially, sodium palmitate is made by mixing and heating flaked sodium hydroxide and palmitic acid., U.S. Production: 2023: 1, 000, 000 - <2, 500, 000 lb, 2022: 1, 2021: 1, 2020: 1, (1984) 7.26X10+7 g, PALM OIL ACIDS, (PALMITIC, OLEIC, LAURIC), SODIUM SALT, Production volumes for non-confidential chemicals reported under the Inventory Update Rule. [Table#2084], U.S. Imports: (1986) No Data, U.S. Exports: (1986) No Data, General Manufacturing Information: Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1): ACTIVE, IT IS A, SUBSTANCE WHICH MIGRATES TO FOOD FROM PACKAGING MATERIALS., listed, as a cosmetic ingredient |
| Category | Inorganic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Uses: CIR ingredient: Sodium Palmitate, Used as polymerization catalyst (synthetic rubbers) and emulsifier, Used in laundry and toilet soaps, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and printing inks, [Hawley], Polymerization catalyst for synthetic rubbers, laundry and toilet soaps, printing inks, as an emulsifier., Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants, Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern, Food Additives -> ANTICAKING_AGENT, EMULSIFIER -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Cleansing, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Industry Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent), Lubricating agent, Consumer Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent), Household Products: Information on 37 consumer products that contain Sodium palmitate in the following categories is provided:, • Inside the Home, • Personal Care, Methods of Manufacturing: MANUFACTURE BY THE KETTLE PROCESS WHICH INVOLVES BOILING FATS AND OILS WITH CAUSTICS, TRIGLYCERIDES, PREDOMINANTLY BEEF TALLOW AND COCONUT OIL, ARE CONVERTED TO SOAP BY SAPONIFICATION WITH AQUEOUS CAUSTIC SODA, Commercially, sodium palmitate is made by mixing and heating flaked sodium hydroxide and palmitic acid., U.S. Production: 2023: 1, 000, 000 - <2, 500, 000 lb, 2022: 1, 2021: 1, 2020: 1, (1984) 7.26X10+7 g, PALM OIL ACIDS, (PALMITIC, OLEIC, LAURIC), SODIUM SALT, Production volumes for non-confidential chemicals reported under the Inventory Update Rule. [Table#2084], U.S. Imports: (1986) No Data, U.S. Exports: (1986) No Data, General Manufacturing Information: Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1): ACTIVE, IT IS A, SUBSTANCE WHICH MIGRATES TO FOOD FROM PACKAGING MATERIALS., listed, as a cosmetic ingredient.
sodium palmitate is an inorganic compound with CAS registry number 408-35-5 and molecular formula C16H31NaO2 (molecular weight 278.41), belonging to the inorganic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 408-35-5
Its molecular formula C16H31NaO2 comprises 16 C, 31 H, 1 Na, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: sodium palmitate · 棕榈酸钠
Category: inorganic chemicals
The CAS registry number of sodium palmitate is 408-35-5.
Molecular formula C16H31NaO2, molecular weight 278.41.
It is also registered under: sodium palmitate, 棕榈酸钠.
Recorded applications: Uses: CIR ingredient: Sodium Palmitate, Used as polymerization catalyst (synthetic rubbers) and emulsifier, Used in laundry and toilet soaps, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and printing inks, [Hawley], Polymerization catalyst for synthetic rubbers, laundry and toilet soaps, printing inks, as an emulsifier., Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants, Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern, Food Additives -> ANTICAKING_AGENT, EMULSIFIER -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Cleansing, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Industry Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent), Lubricating agent, Consumer Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent), Household Products: Information on 37 consumer products that contain Sodium palmitate in the following categories is provided:, • Inside the Home, • Personal Care, Methods of Manufacturing: MANUFACTURE BY THE KETTLE PROCESS WHICH INVOLVES BOILING FATS AND OILS WITH CAUSTICS, TRIGLYCERIDES, PREDOMINANTLY BEEF TALLOW AND COCONUT OIL, ARE CONVERTED TO SOAP BY SAPONIFICATION WITH AQUEOUS CAUSTIC SODA, Commercially, sodium palmitate is made by mixing and heating flaked sodium hydroxide and palmitic acid., U.S. Production: 2023: 1, 000, 000 - <2, 500, 000 lb, 2022: 1, 2021: 1, 2020: 1, (1984) 7.26X10+7 g, PALM OIL ACIDS, (PALMITIC, OLEIC, LAURIC), SODIUM SALT, Production volumes for non-confidential chemicals reported under the Inventory Update Rule. [Table#2084], U.S. Imports: (1986) No Data, U.S. Exports: (1986) No Data, General Manufacturing Information: Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1): ACTIVE, IT IS A, SUBSTANCE WHICH MIGRATES TO FOOD FROM PACKAGING MATERIALS., listed, as a cosmetic ingredient.
Category: Inorganic Chemicals.
Independent reference data for sodium palmitate (CAS 408-35-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 408-35-5 |
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| PubChem CID | 2735111 |
| Molecular formula | C16H31NaO2 |
| IUPAC name | sodium hexadecanoate |
| UNII (FDA) | JQ43KP6296 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.41 |
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| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 278.22217451 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 278.22217451 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.1 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 19 |
| Melting Point | 270 °C |
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SODIUM PALMITATE; 408-35-5; Palmitic acid sodium salt; Sodium hexadecanoate; Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt; Palmitic acid, sodium salt; Sodium pentadecanecarboxylate; C-LUBE 16; JQ43KP6296; Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1); DTXSID2041127; Palmitate, Sodium; RefChem:184052; DTXCID0021127; 206-988-1; sodium;hexadecanoate
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT ANTICAKING_AGENT; EMULSIFIER: Food Additives ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER NOT SPECIFIED TRS 733-JECFA 29/15,23 FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/19 (1973) |
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| GHS notification summary | 76.7% (125 / 163) |
| GHS notification summary | 76.7% (125 / 163) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H319 (23.3%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 76.7% (125 of 163) of all reports.
H319 (23.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
sodium palmitate · CAS 408-35-5 · C16H31NaO2. UNII JQ43KP6296. Melting Point: 270 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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