Palmitate(calciumsalt)(Calciumpalmitate) , 98% , 542-42-7

CAS NO.：542-42-7

Empirical Formula: C32H62CaO4

Molecular Weight: 550.91

MDL number: MFCD00053334

EINECS: 208-811-3

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: decomposes above 155℃ [MER06]
• solubility: Chloroform: 0.3 mg/ml
• form: A crystalline solid
• color: white-yellow
• Water Solubility: insoluble H2O, alcohol, ether, acetone; slightly soluble benzene [MER06]
• LogP: 7.154 (est)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Calcium palmitate (542-42-7)

Description and Uses

Saturated fatty acids are synthesized by both plants and animals from acetyl coenzyme A as a form of long-term energy storage. Saturated fatty acids are synthesized by both plants and animals from acetyl coenzyme A as a form of long-term energy storage. Palmitic acid is a common 16-carbon saturated fat that represents 10-20% of the normal dietary fat intake. Palmitic acid also makes up approximately 25% of the total plasma fatty acids in plasma lipoproteins. Saturated free fatty acids induce the expression of cyclooxygenase 2, and after protein acylation, are used to confer lipid anchoring to a variety of signaling molecules. Palmitate is the salt (in this case calcium) of palmitic acid. It is this anion that is observed at physiological pH. Calcium palmitate is one of the major components of gallstones.

Thickening lubricating oils; waterproofing fabrics and lubricating greases; as corrosion inhibitor in halohydrocarbons.