Isopropyl Palmitate (IPP) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- IPP
- Isopropyl Hexadecanoate
- Palmitic Acid Isopropyl Ester
Isopropyl palmitate supplier for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial formulators in Malaysia. Traded as IPP and named systematically as isopropyl hexadecanoate or palmitic acid isopropyl ester, it is the C16 fatty acid ester of isopropyl alcohol (CAS 142-91-6, C19H38O2). The traded article is a clear, low-viscosity oily liquid with very little odour.
Cosmetic grade carries the volume, usually bought against a minimum ester content with acid value and colour as the controlled limits. Excipient grade is requested where a topical formulation names a monograph, while technical grade covers lubricant, release and process duties. All three are the same ester and separate only on how tightly those limits are held.
Formulators use it as a light emollient and spreading agent in creams, lotions, cleansing oils and sun care, and as a pigment wetting aid in pressed powders. It is not isopropyl myristate, which is the shorter C14 ester, and it is not palmitic acid itself.
Include the grade, the specification you work to, the quantity and the delivery point in your enquiry. Pack format, documentation and availability are settled at quotation stage.
- CAS number
- 142-91-6
- Formula
- C19H38O2
- Grade
- cosmetic, excipient, technical
- Appearance
- clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid of low viscosity, almost odourless
Isopropyl Palmitate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic grade isopropyl palmitate | clear colourless low-viscosity oily liquid | ester content commonly written at 98 per cent minimum | Emollient and slip phase in face and body creams, lotions, cleansing oils and sunscreen bases, and a wetting aid for pigments in pressed powders and colour cosmetics. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Excipient or NF grade isopropyl palmitate | clear colourless low-viscosity oily liquid | — | Vehicle and solubilising phase in topical ointments, gels and medicated creams where the formulation names a monograph-aligned ester together with its supporting documentation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade isopropyl palmitate | clear pale oily liquid | — | Metalworking and mould-release blends, fibre and yarn lubrication, and aerosol or industrial formulations that need a light ester carrier without cosmetic-grade limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy isopropyl palmitate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for isopropyl palmitate
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid of low viscosity | — |
| CAS number | 142-91-6 | — |
| Molecular formula | C19H38O2 | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 298.5 g/mol | — |
| Chemical character | isopropyl ester of the C16 fatty acid palmitic acid; INCI name isopropyl palmitate | — |
| Ester content | commonly written at 98 per cent minimum on cosmetic grade | — |
| Odour | faint to almost none on refined material | — |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; miscible with vegetable oils, fatty alcohols and many common organic solvents | — |
| Cool-storage behaviour | may haze or partly set in a cold store, so warm gently and mix back to a clear liquid before dosing | — |
| Controlled parameters | acid value, colour, moisture and peroxide value against the limits stated for the grade quoted | — |
Isopropyl Palmitate applications
Safety and handling
Store in closed containers in a cool, dry area away from strong oxidising agents, open flame and prolonged heat. Keep the headspace low on part-used drums so the ester is not left standing in air, and follow the safety information issued with the grade quoted.
Common questions about isopropyl palmitate
What is isopropyl palmitate and what does IPP stand for?
Isopropyl palmitate is the ester formed between palmitic acid and isopropyl alcohol, supplied as a clear low-viscosity oily liquid with very little odour. IPP is the abbreviation the trade uses for it, and isopropyl hexadecanoate is the systematic name seen on specification sheets. Give the grade and limits in the enquiry rather than relying on the abbreviation.
Is isopropyl palmitate the same as isopropyl myristate?
No. Isopropyl palmitate is the C16 ester and isopropyl myristate is the shorter C14 ester, so they differ in viscosity, spreading behaviour and cold handling even though both act as light emollients. They are separate articles with separate specifications, so order whichever ester your formulation names by name rather than substituting one for the other.
Is isopropyl palmitate the same as palmitic acid?
No. Palmitic acid is the free C16 fatty acid and a solid at room temperature, while isopropyl palmitate is the liquid ester made from it. A formulation written for the ester will not behave the same way if the free acid is charged instead, so state which of the two the process needs.
Which isopropyl palmitate grade should I request?
Cosmetic grade covers most skincare, sun care and colour cosmetic work and is normally bought against a minimum ester content with acid value and colour limits. Excipient or NF grade is asked for when a topical pharmaceutical formulation names a monograph. Technical grade suits lubricant, release, textile and aerosol duties where those limits are not needed.
What specification details should a buyer send for isopropyl palmitate?
List the ester content, acid value, colour, moisture and peroxide value limits the formulation works to, along with the intended application and any documentation the quality team needs. If the product is already in production, sending the existing specification sheet lets the offer be matched far more closely than a generic grade request.
How is isopropyl palmitate stored, and why does it sometimes look cloudy?
Keep it in closed containers in a cool, dry place away from heat and strong oxidising agents. A haze or partial set after cold storage is a physical effect of the ester rather than a fault; warming gently and mixing brings it back to a clear liquid before dosing. Note any storage constraint at your site with the enquiry.