CAS 408-35-5 Sodium palmitate - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Sodium palmitate

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Catalog Number

ACM408355-3

CAS Number

408-35-5

Product Name

Sodium palmitate

Structure

Category

Polymerization Additives

Synonyms

Palmitic acid sodium salt

Description

Liquid

IUPAC Name

sodium;hexadecanoate

Molecular Weight

278.41

Molecular Formula

C16H31NaO2

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]

InChI

InChI=1S/C16H32O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18;/h2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18);/q;+1/p-1

InChI Key

GGXKEBACDBNFAF-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Melting Point

283-290 °C

Purity

99%+

Appearance

Powder

Application

Sodium palmitate is a versatile compound, primarily formed by the reaction of sodium hydroxide and palmitic acid in an alcoholic solution and subsequent evaporation. This white, solid substance is notable for its ability to dissolve in water and produce foam when shaken, functioning effectively as a soap. Its primary purpose is to serve as a source of palmitate, and it plays a crucial role as a polymerization catalyst in the manufacturing of synthetic rubbers. Additionally, sodium palmitate is widely used in a variety of applications, including the production of laundry and toilet soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is also utilized in the formulation of printing inks and serves as an emulsifier in various products, showcasing its extensive utility across different industries.

Color/Form

WHITE CRYSTALS;White to yellow powder

Complexity

184

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

206-988-1

Exact Mass

278.222175g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms