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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C19H38O2
Molecular Weight 298.5038
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of Isopropyl palmitate

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C

InChI

InChIKey=XUGNVMKQXJXZCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C19H38O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19(20)21-18(2)3/h18H,4-17H2,1-3H3

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Description

Isopropyl palmitate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an emollient, moisturizer, thickening agent, and anti-static agent. Isopropyl Palmitate is a traditional, fast spreading emollient for modern cosmetic applications. Isopropyl palmitate is approved by ECOCERT for Natural and Organic Cosmetics. It is on FDA CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 list.

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Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Unknown
In Vitro Use Guide
Isopropyl palmitate inhibited 44% of N-palmitoylethanolamine-selective acid amidase (NPAA) from rat lung homogenates at 100 uM