2-octyl palmitate
hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Identification
| Name | 2-octyl palmitate |
| IUPAC | 2-ethylhexyl hexadecanoate |
| CAS Number | 29806-73-3 |
| EINECS | 249-862-1 |
| FDA UNII | 2865993309 |
| Molecular Formula | C24 H48 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 368.64496000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00072255 |
| Nikkaji Number | J24.704I |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 399.00 to 402.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 399.00 °F. TCC ( 203.70 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 10.819 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 2-octyl palmitate usage levels up to | 4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Recommendation for 2-octyl palmitate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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