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ETHYL PALMITATE

Ethyl palmitate

ETHYL PALMITATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 628-97-7
CAS 628-97-7PubChem CID 12366

Ethyl palmitate

Ethyl hexadecanoate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester and a hexadecanoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
ethyl hexadecanoate
Molecular formula
C18H36O2
Molecular weight
284.5 g/mol
Exact mass
284.271530387 Da
XLogP3
7.8
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Hexadecanoic acid, ethyl esterPalmitic acid, ethyl esterEthyl cetylateFEMA No. 2451NSC-8918IRD3M534ZMCHEBI:84932WE(2:0/16:0)
16 more reported names
RefChem:139032211-064-6Palmitic acid ethyl esterhexadecanoic acid ethyl esterEthyl n-hexadecanoateHexadecanoic acid ethylHexadecanoic acid,ethyl esterhexadecanoic acid-ethyl esterAI3-06331NSC8918HY-N2086Ethyl palmitate, analytical standardTox21_302505AC-35085EthylpalmitateEthyl palmitate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ETHYL PALMITATE

INCI name

ETHYL PALMITATE

Description

Ethyl palmitate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
76078
Imported identity
ETHYL PALMITATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
628-97-7
EC
211-064-6
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#10105 · ETHYL PALMITATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

ETHYL OCTANOATEPERFUMING
ETHYL OLEATEPERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
ETHYL P-CRESYLCARBONATEPERFUMING
ETHYL P-TOLUATEPERFUMING
ETHYL PELARGONATEPERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
ETHYL PHENETHYL ACETALPERFUMING
ETHYL PHENETHYL ETHERPERFUMING
ETHYL PHENOXYACETATEPERFUMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How ETHYL PALMITATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL PALMITATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ETHYL PALMITATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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ETHYL PALMITATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for ETHYL PALMITATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ETHYL PALMITATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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