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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2C16H31O2.Zn
Molecular Weight 576.241
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of ZINC PALMITATE

SMILES

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

InChI

InChIKey=GJAPSKMAVXDBIU-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/2C16H32O2.Zn/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18;/h2*2-15H2,1H3,(H,17,18);/q;;+2/p-2

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Description

Zinc Palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient. Approved by FDA as indirect additive used in food contact substances. Zinc palmitate is also used as zinc precursor compound in preparation of Zinc oxide nanoparticles and nanostructures.

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Unknown

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
5 percent zinc palmitate in Cetaphil cream base
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown