PALMITIC ACID is a high-quality specialty chemical available from Penta Fine Ingredients. Sourced from trusted global suppliers and subject to rigorous quality control, this product is suitable for use across flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications. Contact our team for detailed specifications, regulatory documentation, and volume pricing.
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About this item
- Product Code
- 16-00400
- CAS number
- 57-10-3
- FEMA number
- 2832
- FlaVis number
- 08.014
- JECFA number
- 115
- CoE number
- 14
- ECHA / EC number
- 200-312-9
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From technical data on file.
| Test / property | Value |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C6 H32 O2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 256.43 |
| APPEARANCE | WHITE FLAKES |
| ASSAY (AS C16) | 98.0% MINIMUM |
| ODOR | FAINT, FATTY |
| ACID VALUE | BETWEEN 217 - 221 |
| TITRE °C | BETWEEN 58 - 63°C |
| IODINE VALUE | NOT MORE THAN 1.0 |
| SAPONIFICATION VALUE | BETWEEN 218 - 224 |
| FLASH POINT | 180° F |
| BOILING POINT | 205 - 250 °C |
| SOLUBILITY | INSOLUBLE IN WATER |
Allergen information
| Allergen | In product | In facility / other | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEANUTS and peanut products | No | No | |
| TREE NUTS | No | No | |
| SESAME, SUNFLOWER, POPPY, COTTONSEEDS (except refined oils) | No | No | |
| MILK AND DERIVATIVES eg whey, milk, caseninate, etc. | No | No | |
| EGGS | No | No | |
| Fish and fish products | No | No | |
| SHELLFISH | No | No | |
| SOY (except refined soy oil) | No | No | |
| AUTOLYZED YEAST | No | No | |
| CEREAL PROTEINS (include HVP) | No | No | |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | No | No | |
| SULFITES | No | No | |
| CELERY | No | No | |
| SEEDS | No | No |
Dietary suitability
VEGANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, dairy products or honey)
LACTO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, but do eat dairy products)
OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, dairy products, but do eat eggs)
LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish-seafood, but do eat eggs and dairy products)
Kosher
- Approved
- Yes
- UKD
- KFY6ZMNPSR2
- Letter
- View kosher certificate
Documentation
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