Palmitic Acid

About Palmitic Acid

Palmitic Acid, commonly known as Hexadecenoic Acid or Methyl Palmitate, is a sixteen-carbon chain with the chemical formula of C₁₆H₃₂O₂; it is one of the most common saturated fatty acids within plants, humans, animals, microbial (bacteria), fungal, and marine organisms and constitutes 16 to 45 % of the lipid profile. It is a white solid with a crystalline appearance, colorless and odorless compound. Palmitic Acid is commonly referred to as triglyceride or triacylglycerol (TAG) because the glycerol molecule has three hydroxyl groups to which the fatty acid can be attached. All fats and oils are esters of glycerol and fatty acids.

Common Uses and Applications

• Texturing agent for food
• Waxy cover for fruits and vegetables
• Surfactant in cosmetics
• Soaps and detergents intermediate
• Emulsifiers for facial creams and lotions
• Fruit Wax formulations
• Raw material for emulsifiers
• Anionic and nonionic surfactants

Industries

• Personal Care
• Waxes
• Chemical Industry (Surfactants And Esters)
• Food And Beverage
• Soaps And Detergents