| Agent Name | Methyl palmitate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 112-39-0 |
| Formula | C17-H34-O2 |
| Major Category | Biological Agents |
| Synonyms | Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester; Metholene 2216; Methyl hexadecanoate; Methyl n-hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid, methyl ester; Uniphat A60; n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Plant Oils and Extracts |
| Description | Colorless liquid; mp = 29.5 deg C; [Hawley] Clear liquid; mp = 26-29 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Found in flowers of the Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), clove essential oil, cassava, gari, farine, clams, short neck clams, and corbicula; Used to make detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, and animal feeds, [HSDB] |
| Comments | May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.04E-5 mm Hg |
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| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Methyl palmitate
CAS Number
112-39-0
Formula
C17-H34-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester; Metholene 2216; Methyl hexadecanoate; Methyl n-hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid, methyl ester; Uniphat A60; n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Colorless liquid; mp = 29.5 deg C; [Hawley] Clear liquid; mp = 26-29 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Found in flowers of the Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), clove essential oil, cassava, gari, farine, clams, short neck clams, and corbicula; Used to make detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, and animal feeds, [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.04E-5 mm Hg
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap