- INCI Name:Palmitic Acid
- Ingredient Name:Palmitic Acid
- Chemical Name:Palmitic acid
- CAS Number:57-10-3
- Functions:Surfactant, Lubricant, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Emulsifier
- Chemical Family:Organic Acids, Fatty Acids
- Synonyms:1-Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid, Hexadecoic Acid, Hexadecylic Acid, Hexaectylic Acid, N-Hexadecanoic acid, Palmitinic Acid, Palmitoic Acid, Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid
Mosselman Palmitic Acid 98% (57-10-3) is a saturated fatty acid with a chain length of 16 carbons occuring in natural fats. This type contains more than 98% of palmitic acid. Palmitic acid is used in the manufacture of palmitates, lubricants, soaps, cosmetics etc.