Methyl Palmitate CAS# 112-39-0 Product Details
Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester that occurs naturally in the essential oil fractions of many plant species. Its cellular concentration is subject to alteration in the presence of methanol. Experimental evidence derived from isolated Kupffer cell assays shows that methyl palmitate can impede phagocytic function and may exert cytotoxic effects, leading to reduced cell viability.
Methyl palmitate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 32-35 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.008Pa at 25℃ |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.4512(lit.) |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| Storage temp | 2-8°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Form | Liquid or Low Melting Solid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.852 |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. oily waxy fatty orris |
| Odor Type | waxy |
| biological source | plant (palm) |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| BRN | 1780973 |
| LogP | 7.38 at 36℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 112-39-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester(112-39-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl palmitate (112-39-0) |
Safety Information
| Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29157090 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 112-39-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Usage
Methyl palmitate is widely utilized as a raw material in the production of detergents, emulsifying agents, wetting agents, stabilizers, resin systems, lubricating oils, plasticizers, and nutritional additives for animal feeds. In addition to these industrial applications, it has been reported to exhibit both anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects. Preclinical evidence indicates that methyl palmitate may help prevent bleomycin-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrotic changes in rat models. It has also shown promise in protecting against carbon tetrachloride–induced hepatic fibrosis, with this protective action thought to be mediated through the downregulation of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), a multifunctional cytokine that governs cell proliferation, differentiation, and a variety of other biological activities.
