(Pharmaceutical excipient / Emulsifying agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing high quality Palmitic Acid, known for its exceptional purity and effectiveness. This versatile compound is widely used in pharmaceutical, personal care, food and healthcare formulations as a fatty acid.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Palmitic Acid with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.
Applications: MOLACID® PAL is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care and healthcare formulations as a fatty acid, emulsifying agent and formulation aid. It is commonly incorporated into creams, ointments, tablets, capsules and topical preparations to improve stability, consistency, texture and overall formulation performance. It is also utilized in specialty formulations requiring high-purity palmitic acid.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 57-10-3 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 256.4 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or almost white, waxy solid. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (c) |
(A) Freezing point: Between 60°C to 66°C. (B) Acid Value: 216-220. (C) The principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the test solution is similar in retention time to the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the reference solution. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96%). |
| 4 | Appearance | The resulting liquid is not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y7 or BY7. |
| 5 | Acidity | No red colour develops. |
| 6 | Freezing point | Between 60°C to 66°C. |
| 7 | Iodine Value | Not more than 1. |
| 8 | Stearic acid | Not more than 6.0%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 92.0%. |
MOLACID® PAL is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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