Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a skin-conditioning ester, derived from ethylhexanol and palmitic acid, that imparts moisturization and a smooth texture to cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is valued for its emollient properties, enhancing the sensory experience of skin care products.
Description
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 2 ??C |
| Boiling point | 398.93??C (rough estimate) |
| density | 0.8789 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4463 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Hexanes (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| color | Off-White |
| Specific Gravity | 0.86 |
| Water Solubility | 4.13ng/L at 25?? |
| LogP | 10.819 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 29806-73-3 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Ethylhexyl palmitate (29806-73-3) |
| Safety Information |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: >5 g/kg FCTXAV 19,251,81 |
