Molecular structure of Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester, CAS Number: 4536-26-9
Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester (CAS 4536-26-9)
Alternate Names:
Myristyl palmitate
Application:
Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester is a wax ester of palmitic acid
CAS Number:
4536-26-9
Molecular Weight:
452.8
Molecular Formula:
C30H60O2
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Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester is a fatty acid ester used in the cosmetic and personal care industries. It acts as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in various skin and hair care products. It has also been studied for applications in drug delivery and biomedicine. In drug delivery applications, Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester enhances the solubility and permeability of drugs through cell membranes. It has been reported to have moisturizing and skin conditioning properties, as well as antioxidant activity.
Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester (CAS 4536-26-9) References
- Comparison of artificial sebum with human and hamster sebum samples. | Lu, GW., et al. 2009. Int J Pharm. 367: 37-43. PMID: 18929636
- A new typology of human hair medullas based on lipid composition analysis by synchrotron FTIR microspectroscopy. | Sandt, C. and Borondics, F. 2021. Analyst. 146: 3942-3954. PMID: 33982696
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester, 500 mg | sc-296018 | 500 mg | $82.00 | |||
Palmitic Acid Myristyl Ester, 1 g | sc-296018A | 1 g | $102.00 |