Methyl Palmitate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Methyl Hexadecanoate
- Palmitic Acid Methyl Ester
Methyl palmitate is the C16 methyl ester of palmitic acid and a procurement requirement for industrial buyers seeking a methyl palmitate supplier in Malaysia. Also known as methyl hexadecanoate or palmitic acid methyl ester, it is a white to off-white waxy material near room temperature and becomes a clear liquid when warmed.
Commercial requirements commonly distinguish technical material at around 90% to 95% C16 content from high-purity distilled grades at 98% or above. The material may be handled as a flake or waxy solid, or as a warm liquid, depending on the grade and process conditions.
Methyl palmitate is used as an oleochemical intermediate for fatty alcohol and surfactant manufacture, and in selected solvent, lubricant, metalworking, polymer-additive, thermal-storage and personal-care formulations. This page covers the defined C16 ester, not palmitic acid, methyl laurate, methyl stearate or a mixed palm methyl ester cut.
Send the intended application, required grade or purity, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 112-39-0
- Formula
- C17H34O2
- Grade
- technical grade, high-purity distilled grade
- Appearance
- White to off-white waxy solid or flake near room temperature, melting to a clear liquid when warmed
Methyl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade | Waxy solid or flake, or warm liquid | Typically around 90% to 95% C16 methyl ester | Oleochemical processing, solvent formulations, lubricant esters and intermediate manufacture. | — |
| High-purity distilled grade | White to off-white waxy solid or flake, or warm liquid | Typically 98% or above methyl palmitate | Applications requiring tighter identity or purity control, including synthesis and thermal-material development. | — |
How to buy methyl palmitate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for methyl palmitate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | Methyl ester of palmitic acid | — |
| Carbon-chain identity | C16 fatty acid methyl ester | — |
| Physical form near room temperature | White to off-white waxy solid or flake | — |
Methyl Palmitate applications
Common questions about methyl palmitate
What is methyl palmitate?
Methyl palmitate is the methyl ester of palmitic acid, identified as a C16 fatty acid methyl ester with formula C17H34O2.
Which methyl palmitate grades can I enquire about?
Buyers commonly specify a technical grade around 90% to 95% C16 content or a high-purity distilled grade at 98% or above. State the required test basis with the enquiry.
Is methyl palmitate supplied as a solid or a liquid?
It is a waxy solid or flake near room temperature and becomes a clear liquid when warmed to around its 30 degrees Celsius melting range. Handling form should be stated in the enquiry.
Is a mixed palm methyl ester cut the same as methyl palmitate?
No. A mixed palm methyl ester cut contains a distribution of chain lengths, while this page covers methyl palmitate as the C16 ester. Send the required composition so the correct product can be quoted.
Is methyl palmitate the same as palmitic acid or another methyl ester?
No. Palmitic acid is the free acid, while methyl laurate and methyl stearate are separate esters with different chain lengths. This page covers methyl palmitate only.
What information is needed for a methyl palmitate quotation?
Provide the intended application, required grade or purity, specification, quantity and delivery location. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.