Isopropyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester used for the design and characterization of bioactive bilayer films. These bilayer membranes can scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and inhibit the growth of foodborne pathogens. It also serves as an excipient, functioning as a lubricant, oily carrier, solvent, and for controlled-release transdermal films. In microemulsion systems for cosmetics and drug delivery, it acts as an oil phase and a skin penetration enhancer, promoting drug permeability and improving transdermal drug delivery efficacy.
- Can scavenge free radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation.
- Inhibits the growth of foodborne pathogens.
- Functions as a lubricant, oily carrier, and solvent.
- Promotes drug permeability for enhanced transdermal drug delivery.