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Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is the fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is frequently utilized in cosmetic formulations.
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester derived from ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
CAS: 29806-73-3
MF: C24H48O2
MW: 368.64
EINECS: 249-862-1
Synonyms
HEXADECANOIC ACID OCTYL ESTER;ETHYL HEXYL PALMITATE;2-ethylhexyl hexadecanoate;2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE;2-ethvlhexvlpalmitate;ceraphyl368;Hexadecanoicacid,2-ethylhexylester;wickenol155
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an alternate to silicone-based ingredients offering a 'dry-slip' feel.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate helps adjust consistency in skin-care products.
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid that functions in cosmetics products as an emollient (meaning it can soften and smooth skin), texture enhancer, and solvent in amounts from 2–50%, depending on the type of formula and desired aesthetics.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate improves the look of skin, particularly dry skin, by helping reduce moisture loss from its upper layers.
As a solvent, Ethylhexyl Palmitate helps solubilize other ingredients, helping active ingredients more readily penetrate skin.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate helps sunscreen active ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone disperse and remain evenly suspended in a formula.
Ethylhexyl palmitate has a feel like some silicones and silicone derivatives, making it an alternative to those ingredients in certain formulations.
There’s no research indicating this ingredient, which may be synthetic, plant-, or animal-derived, is a problem for skin.
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester that is used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a clear, colorless, liquid at room temperature bearing a faintly fatty smell.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate imparts a richness to a formula and can be a replacement for mineral oil.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid.
Non-occlusive emollient that provides a silky feel in various skin and hair care products.
Medium spreading.
Can replace mineral oil in formulations.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate Chemical Properties
Melting point: 2 °C
Boiling point: 398.93°C (rough estimate)
Density: 0.8789 (rough estimate)
Refractive index: 1.4463 (estimate)
Storage temp.: Refrigerator
Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Hexanes (Slightly)
Form: Solid
Color: Off-White
Specific Gravity: 0.86
Water Solubility: 4.13ng/L at 25℃
InChI: InChI=1S/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-24(25)26-22-23(6-3)20-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3
InChIKey:SFAAOBGYWOUHLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 10.819 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference:29806-73-3
EPA Substance Registry System: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (29806-73-3)
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a colorless, odorless liquid derived from palm oil that’s used as a skin conditioning emollient and to give products their slip.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate's similar in texture and sometimes used as an alternative to silicone.
Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate 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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is insoluble in water but mildly dissolves in oils.
Physical properties
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly fatty odor at room temperature.
The ester is synthesized by reacting palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Uses
Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ingredient that is used to improve the texture, feel, and the scent of skincare and cosmetic products.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate functions as an emollient, solvent, and fragrance fixative.
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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is often used as an organic replacement to silicones in a cosmetic formulation because Ethylhexyl Palmitate 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.
Octyl Palmitate is used in the making of topical moisturizing and restructuring compositions.
Ethylhexyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate's dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives.
