Potassium palmitate
棕榈酸钾
Also known as: Palmitic acid, potassium salt, Potassium hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, potassium salt
Potassium palmitate (CAS 2624-31-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H31KO2 and a molecular weight of 294.51400 g/mol. It is also known as Palmitic acid, potassium salt, Potassium hexadecanoate and Hexadecanoic acid, potassium salt. Key properties include a boiling point of 340.6ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 12 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2624-31-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-995008-1
- Molecular Formula
- C16H31KO2
- Chinese Name
- 棕榈酸钾
- Molecular Weight
- 294.51400 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 340.6ºC at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Flash Point | 12 °C |
| Exact Mass | 294.19600 |
| PSA | 40.13000 |
| LogP | 4.21760 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.28E-05mmHg at 25°C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915709000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915709000. palmitic acid and its salts and esters. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium palmitate?
The CAS number of Potassium palmitate is 2624-31-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium palmitate?
Potassium palmitate has molecular formula C16H31KO2 and molecular weight 294.51400 g/mol.
Is Potassium palmitate hazardous?
Potassium palmitate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Potassium palmitate?
For Potassium palmitate, Upstream Products: Methyl palmitate, Methyl stearate, Palmitic acid; Downstream Products: Tetracosanoic acid, Arachidic acid, 1,3-Dipalmitin.
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