Ethyl palmitate
Also known as: palmitic acid ethyl ester, hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl cetylate, ethyl hexadecanoate, ethyl n-hexadecanoate, FEMA 2451, NSC 8918, ethyl palmitate, ethyl hexadecylate
Ethyl palmitate (CAS 628-97-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C18H36O2 and a molecular weight of 284.477 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 24-26 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 342.2±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 149.0±7.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 628-97-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-33639-0
- Molecular Formula
- C18H36O2
- Molecular Weight
- 284.477 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 24-26 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 342.2±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 149.0±7.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 284.271515 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 8.15 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.443 |
| Additional Property | IMMISCIBLE |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Dan L, et al. Ethyl palmitate and ethyl oleate are the predominant fatty acid ethyl esters in the blood after ethanol ingestion and their synthesis is differentially influenced by the extracellular concentrations of their corresponding fatty acids. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 1997 Apr;21(2):286-92. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 29157020 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl palmitate?
The CAS number of Ethyl palmitate is 628-97-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl palmitate?
Ethyl palmitate has molecular formula C18H36O2 and molecular weight 284.477 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl palmitate?
For Ethyl palmitate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, Palmitic acid, 4-Nitrophenyl palmitate; Downstream Products: Tripalmitin, Palmitoylethanolamide, 16-Hentriacontanone.
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