ANALYTYKA Fine Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

Palmitic Acid (E-570, F.C.C.)


C16H32O2



 

M.= 256,43 CAS [57-10-3] EINECS 200-312-9
NC 2915 70 15 E -570  


SYNONYMS: Hexadecanoic Acid ·
PHYSICAL DATA: White crystals · Practically insoluble in water · Soluble in acetone and trichloromethane · M. P. : 65 ºC · B. P.133 hPa: 271 ºC · Flash P. : 206 ºC ·
 

HAZARDOUS: RTECS : RT 4550000 ·

SPECIFICATIONS:

Assay (G.C.), not less than 98 %
Solidification point 53,3-62°C
Residue on ignition, not more than 0,1 %
Unsaponifiable matter, not more than 1,5 %
Acidity value 204-220
Saponification value 205-221
Iodine value, not more than 2,0
Water, not more than 0,2 %
Heavy metals (as Pb), not more than 10 ppm
Arsenic, not more than 3 ppm
Mercury, not more than 1 ppm
Lead, not more than 0,1 ppm