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Methyl Palmitate CAS #112-39-0

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Methyl Palmitate CAS# 112-39-0

Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester that occurs naturally in the essential oils of many plant species. The concentration of methyl palmitate within cells can be influenced by the presence of methanol.

Experimental studies using isolated Kupffer cells have shown that methyl palmitate can inhibit phagocytosis and may reduce cell viability.

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Methyl palmitate Chemical Properties

Melting point32-35 °C (lit.)
Boiling point185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Density0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure0.008Pa at 25℃
Refractive indexn20/D 1.4512(lit.)
Fp>230 °F
Storage temp2-8°C
SolubilityChloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
FormLiquid or Low Melting Solid
Specific Gravity0.852
ColorClear colorless
Odorat 100.00 %. oily waxy fatty orris
Odor Typewaxy
biological sourceplant (palm)
Water SolubilityINSOLUBLE
BRN1780973
LogP7.38 at 36℃
CAS DataBase Reference112-39-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceHexadecanoic acid, methyl ester(112-39-0)
EPA Substance Registry SystemMethyl palmitate (112-39-0)

Safety Information

Safety Statements22-24/25
WGK Germany1
TSCAYes
HS Code29157090
Hazardous Substances Data112-39-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

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Product Usage

Methyl palmitate is widely used in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, and animal feed additives.

It has also been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. Experimental studies indicate that methyl palmitate can help prevent bleomycin-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis in rats. Additionally, it has shown protective effects against carbon tetrachloride–induced liver fibrosis, which is associated with the reduction of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), a protein that regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and various cellular functions.

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