(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 - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as a hard, white or faintly yellow, some what glossy crystalline solid, or white or yellowish-white powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) The retention time of the major peak for palmitic acid of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay. (B) Acid Value: 216-220. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble in alcohol, in ether, and in chloroform; practically insoluble in water. |
| 4 | Limit of Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Other Related Fatty Acids | Specified test. |
| 5 | Color | Specified test. |
| 6 | Congealing temperature | Between 60°–66°. |
| 7 | Iodine Value | Not more than 1. |
| 8 | Mineral Acid | This filtrate is not reddened by the addition of 1 drop of methyl orange. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 100.5% on the anhydrous basis. |
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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