ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

CAS: 29806-73-3

Synonyms:
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate; 2-ethylhexyl palmitate; ethylhexyl palmitate; octyl palmitate; palmitic acid,2-ethylhexyl ester; Elfacos EHP; 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate; Ethylhexyl palmitate; Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; AI3-31580; Ceraphyl 368; UNII-2865993309; Wickenol 155; Palmitic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester;ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE; ethylhexyl palmitate; etilhekzil palmitat; ethyl hexyl palmitate; ethylhexyl palmitat; 2-ethylhexyl palmitate; ethylhexyl palmitate; octyl palmitate; palmitic acid,2-ethylhexyl ester; Elfacos EHP; 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate; Ethylhexyl palmitate; Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; AI3-31580; Ceraphyl 368; UNII-2865993309; Wickenol 155; Palmitic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; 2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE; EINECS 249-862-1; AI3-31580; 2-Ethylhexyl palmitate; EC 249-862-1; SCHEMBL15529; DTXSID3027958; CTK4G3838; Palmitic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester; Hexadecanoic acid,2-ethylhexyl ester; AKOS016010384; KS-0000102C; AK116075; AS-15135; CC-10523; O206; LS-101204; FT-0709066; NS00007285; 2-ethylhexyl palmitate;ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE; 43728-EP2292593A2; 43728-EP2311829A1; 43728-EP2374792A1; C-28041; J-017652; 2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE; EINECS 249-862-1; ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE ;ETHYL HEXYL PALMITATE; ETHYLHEXYL PALMİTATE; ETHYL HEXYL PALMİTATE

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an alternate to silicone-based ingredients offering a ‘dry-slip' feel. It helps adjust consistency in skin-care products.

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE is classified as :
Emollient
Perfuming
CAS Number    29806-73-3
EINECS/ELINCS No:    249-862-1
COSING REF No:    33890
Chem/IUPAC Name:    Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

What Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also called Octyl Palmitate, is a clear, colorless, practically odorless liquid. Cetyl Palmitate is a white, crystalline, wax-like substance. Isopropyl Palmitate is a colorless, almost odorless, liquid. In cosmetics and personal care products, the Palmitates are used in a wide spectrum of products.

Why is Ethylhexyl Palmitate used in cosmetics and personal care products?
The Palmitate ingredients act as lubricants on the skin's surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. Isopropyl Palmitate may be used as a binder which is an ingredient added to compounded dry powder mixtures of solids to provide adhesive qualities during and after compression to make tablets or cakes.

Scientific Facts: 
The Palmitates are produced using palmitic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in plants and animals, along with smaller amounts of other fatty acids. Cetyl Palmitate also occurs naturally as a chief constituent of spermaceti (wax from sperm whale oil) and can be found in staghorn coral.

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Ethylhexyl palmitate
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Names
IUPAC name
Hexadecanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Other names
Octyl palmitate
Identifiers
CAS Number    
29806-73-3 check
3D model (JSmol)    
Interactive image
ChemSpider    
8649628 check
ECHA InfoCard    100.045.314 
PubChem CID    
10474217
UNII    
2865993309 check
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)    
DTXSID3027958 
Properties
Chemical formula    C24H48O2
Molar mass    368.646 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. Ethylhexyl palmitate is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.

Chemical structure
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester derived from ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Physical properties
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor.

Palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol are reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst to make the ester.

Uses
Ethylhexyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. Its dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives.

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

Benefits of ethylhexyl palmitate:
Non-occlusive emollient that provides a silky feel in various skin and hair care products
Medium spreading
Can replace mineral oil in formulations
Use: Can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase, use level 2-50%. Storage: Stable when kept in a closed container at a cool & dry place. For external use only.
Applications: Color cosmetics, pressed powders, skin care product, sun care products.
Raw material source: 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid
Manufacture: Esterification of palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol to form an ester
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: Not tested for GMOs but very unlikely to contain GMOs
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components.
What Is It?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also called Octyl Palmitate, is a clear, colorless, practically odorless liquid. Cetyl Palmitate is a white, crystalline, wax-like substance. Isopropyl Palmitate is a colorless, almost odorless, liquid. In cosmetics and personal care products, the Palmitates are used in a wide spectrum of products.
 

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
The Palmitate ingredients act as lubricants on the skin's surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. Isopropyl Palmitate may be used as a binder which is an ingredient added to compounded dry powder mixtures of solids to provide adhesive qualities during and after compression to make tablets or cakes.

Scientific Facts: 
The Palmitates are produced using palmitic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in plants and animals, along with smaller amounts of other fatty acids. Cetyl Palmitate also occurs naturally as a chief constituent of spermaceti (wax from sperm whale oil) and can be found in staghorn coral.
 
Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Comedogenic? 
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is highly comedogenic. It means that if this ingredient is present in any product, it is very likely to cause pimples on acne prone skin. Even if your skin does not break out easily, you need be careful with products containing this ingredient.
Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. Ethylhexyl palmitate is commonly used in cosmetic formulations. Ethylhexyl palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester derived from ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. Ethylhexyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. Its dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives. Description: Ester of 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. Synonym: Octyl Palmitate. Saponification value 130 - 160. Clear amber liquid. Insoluble in water, miscible in oils. ven if a single ingredient such as Ethylhexyl Palmitate in a skincare or cosmetic / makeup product is comedogenic, that becomes its weakest link, rendering the product as a whole comedogenic. Manually checking an ingredient list for the presence of comedogenic ingredients can be tiresome. A free online tool anyone can use to find out instantly if a skincare or makeup product contains comedogenic or acnegenic ingredients. With Skingredients, you can also check if a single ingredient like Ethylhexyl Palmitate is comedogenic. There is also a smartphone version of Acne Mantra Skingredients. Get Skingredients on your Android smartphone. Depending on your Acne Prone Skin Type (1, 2 or 3), an ingredient may block your pores more or less depending on its comedogenicity. You need to be aware of these acne causing ingredients that may cause or aggravate acne. Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Comedogenic? Ethylhexyl Palmitate is highly comedogenic. It means that if this ingredient is present in any product, it is very likely to cause pimples on acne prone skin. Even if your skin does not break out easily, you need be careful with products containing this ingredient. Comedogenic ingredients are pore-clogging and can cause breakouts. Even if a single ingredient such as Ethylhexyl Palmitate in a skincare or cosmetic / makeup product is comedogenic, that becomes its weakest link, rendering the product as a whole comedogenic. Manually checking an ingredient list for the presence of comedogenic ingredients can be tiresome. Enter Acne Mantra Skingredients, a free online tool anyone can use to find out instantly if a skincare or makeup product contains comedogenic or acnegenic ingredients. With Skingredients, you can also check if a single ingredient like Ethylhexyl Palmitate is comedogenic. Depending on your Acne Prone Skin Type (1, 2 or 3), an ingredient may block your pores more or less depending on its comedogenicity. You need to be aware of these acne causing ingredients that may cause or aggravate acne. Many comedogenic cosmetic ingredient lists rate comedogenic ingredients on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the most comedogenic. In real life, comedogenicity does not vary at such a fine scale. You are better off using a more practical scale such as non-comedogenic, mildly comedogenic and highly comedogenic. Ethylhexyl Palmitate is not known to be irritating to the skin. Skin irritants may cause acne even if they are not pore-clogging. This is because they irritate the skin causing it to produce more sebum which may result in acne. Ethylhexyl Palmitate is mainly used as an emollient, perfuming agent in cosmetic products. Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ingredient that is used to improve the texture, feel, and the scent of skincare and cosmetic products. It functions as an emollient, solvent, and fragrance fixative. Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. 2-ethylhexyl alcohol can be found in natural plant fragrances and also synthetically produced. Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms, and is a major component of palm oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor. It is insoluble in water but mildly dissolves in oils. Why Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Used?
In cosmetics and skincare products, ethylhexyl palmitate functions as an emollient, solvent, and fragrance fixative.

Moisture
As an emollient, ethylhexyl palmitate helps to keep the skin moist and supple by reducing water loss from the top layers of the skin. Emollients also act as lubricants by reducing friction when anything rubs against the skin. Ethylhexyl palmitate is considered to be a non-occlusive emollient, which means it does not form a film on the surface of the skin. It is often used as an organic replacement to silicones in a cosmetic formulation because it provides a dry-slip, silky feel that is very similar to how a silicone would feel.
 

While all skin types can benefit from emollients like ethylhexyl palmitate, emollients are very beneficial for those who have dry, rough, and/or flaky skin. Emollients can treat these symptoms, leaving the skin looking and feeling soft and smooth. In addition, emollients may be suitable for those that suffer from conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or other inflammatory skin conditions.

Solvent
Ethylhexyl palmitate functions as a solvent by helping other ingredients dissolve. Solvents can also increase the efficacy of active ingredients in a formulation by enhancing their absorption through the skin.
 
Appearance
Another function of ethylhexyl palmitate in cosmetics is as a pigment wetting agent. Wetting agents work by reducing the interfacial tension between two different types of ingredients in a cosmetic formulation. Wetting agents are useful in makeup as they improve the pigment or color distribution in the formulation. Think about even eyeshadow or foundation pigment.
Fragrance
Lastly, ethylhexyl palmitate functions as a fragrance fixative in cosmetics and skincare products. A fixative helps to equalize the volatile fragrance components making them last longer and remain more stable on the skin.
 
Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Safe?
The safety of ethylhexyl palmitate and other alkyl esters has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, a group that evaluates the safety of skincare and cosmetic ingredients. In their findings, the Expert Panel was able to determine that ethylhexyl palmitate doesn't show any evidence of toxicity or irritation. It does produce some very mild eye irritation in higher concentrations, usually outside the concentrations used in skincare and cosmetic products. The Expert Panel concluded that ethylhexyl palmitate and other alkyl esters were safe as cosmetic ingredients. Palmitic acid and 2-Ethylhexanol are reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst to make 2-Ethylhexyl palmitate (CAS NO.16958-85-3). It also can be synthesized by using aminosulfonic acid as catalyst under the condition of reduced pres- sure. Instead of aminosulfonic acid, the enzyme can also be used as a catalyst such as the lipase from Candida sp. 99-125. After it is immobilized on surfactant modified cotton membrane, it can be used to prepare the 2-Ethylhexyl palmitate .

ethylhexyl palmitate
Rating: GOOD
Categories: Emollients, Texture Enhancer
Mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid that functions as an emollient and texture enhancer. There’s no research indicating this ingredient, which may be synthetic, plant-, or animal-derived, is a problem for skin.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Why Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Used In Skincare?
Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ingredient that is used to improve the texture, feel, and the scent of skincare and cosmetic products. It functions as an emollient, solvent, and fragrance fixative. 

Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. 2-ethylhexyl alcohol can be found in natural plant fragrances and also synthetically produced. Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms, and is a major component of palm oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor. It is insoluble in water but mildly dissolves in oils. 
Ethylhexyl palmitate
THE GOOD:As an emollient, ethylhexyl palmitate can help reduce the appearance of dry flaky skin. Ethylhexyl palmitate is also used to improve the texture and sensory feel of formulations.     

THE NOT SO GOOD:Can produce eye irritation in high concentrations. However, those concentrations are not in the scope of skincare products.  

WHO IS IT FOR?All skin types except those that have an identified allergy to it. 

SYNERGETIC INGREDIENTS:Works well with most ingredients 

KEEP AN EYE ON:Nothing to keep an eye on here. 

Why Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Used?
In cosmetics and skincare products, ethylhexyl palmitate functions as an emollient, solvent, and fragrance fixative.

Moisture
As an emollient, ethylhexyl palmitate helps to keep the skin moist and supple by reducing water loss from the top layers of the skin. Emollients also act as lubricants by reducing friction when anything rubs against the skin. Ethylhexyl palmitate is considered to be a non-occlusive emollient, which means it does not form a film on the surface of the skin. It is often used as an organic replacement to silicones in a cosmetic formulation because it provides a dry-slip, silky feel that is very similar to how a silicone would feel.

While all skin types can benefit from emollients like ethylhexyl palmitate, emollients are very beneficial for those who have dry, rough, and/or flaky skin. Emollients can treat these symptoms, leaving the skin looking and feeling soft and smooth. In addition, emollients may be suitable for those that suffer from conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or other inflammatory skin conditions.

Solvent
Ethylhexyl palmitate functions as a solvent by helping other ingredients dissolve. Solvents can also increase the efficacy of active ingredients in a formulation by enhancing their absorption through the skin.

Appearance
Another function of ethylhexyl palmitate in cosmetics is as a pigment wetting agent. Wetting agents work by reducing the interfacial tension between two different types of ingredients in a cosmetic formulation. Wetting agents are useful in makeup as they improve the pigment or color distribution in the formulation. Think about even eyeshadow or foundation pigment.  

Fragrance
Lastly, ethylhexyl palmitate functions as a fragrance fixative in cosmetics and skincare products. A fixative helps to equalize the volatile fragrance components making them last longer and remain more stable on the skin. 

Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Safe?
The safety of ethylhexyl palmitate and other alkyl esters has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, a group that evaluates the safety of skincare and cosmetic ingredients. In their findings, the Expert Panel was able to determine that ethylhexyl palmitate doesn’t show any evidence of toxicity or irritation. It does produce some very mild eye irritation in higher concentrations, usually outside the concentrations used in skincare and cosmetic products. The Expert Panel concluded that ethylhexyl palmitate and other alkyl esters were safe as cosmetic ingredients.