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Ethyl palmitate, 97%
Description
Ethyl palmitate acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surfaces in order to get a soft and smooth appearance. It increases cytosolic Ca2+ concentration leading to pancreatic acinar cell injury due to excessive consumption of ethanol.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ethyl palmitate acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surfaces in order to get a soft and smooth appearance. It increases cytosolic Ca2+ concentration leading to pancreatic acinar cell injury due to excessive consumption of ethanol.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, chloroform and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 22°C to 26°C |
| Density | 0.857 |
| Boiling Point | 192°C to 193°C (10 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 178°C (352°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4395 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 1782663 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide,chloroform and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 284.48 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
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Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 211-064-6 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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