Palmitoyl chloride
Also known as: Hexadecanoyl chloride, Palmitic acid chloride, Palmitic chloride, n-Hexadecanoyl chloride, Cetyloyl chloride, Palmitoylchlorid, Palmitoyl chloroformate
Palmitoyl chloride (CAS 112-67-4) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H31ClO and a molecular weight of 274.870 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 11-13 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 323.5±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 155.5±8.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 112-67-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-38041-6
- Molecular Formula
- C16H31ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 274.870 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 11-13 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 323.5±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 155.5±8.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 274.206329 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 7.90 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.451 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Palmitoyl chloride?
The CAS number of Palmitoyl chloride is 112-67-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Palmitoyl chloride?
Palmitoyl chloride has molecular formula C16H31ClO and molecular weight 274.870 g/mol.
Is Palmitoyl chloride hazardous?
Palmitoyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Palmitoyl chloride?
For Palmitoyl chloride, Upstream Products: Oxalyl chloride, Palmitic acid, Sodium palmitate; Downstream Products: Hexadecanoic acid 2-nitrophenyl ester, Tripalmitin, Palmitoylethanolamide.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Palmitoyl chloride (CAS 112-67-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-38041-6 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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