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408-35-5

Name PALMITIC ACID SODIUM SALT
CAS 408-35-5
EINECS(EC#) 206-988-1
Molecular Formula C16H31NaO2
MDL Number MFCD00002749
Molecular Weight 278.41
MOL File 408-35-5.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance white powder
Melting point  283-290 °C (lit.)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  very faint turbidity in hot EtOH50vol%
form  Powder
color  White
BRN  3575882
LogP 7.154 (est)
Uses
Polymerization catalyst for synthetic rubbers, laundry and toilet soaps, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, printing inks, and as an emulsi- fier.
CAS DataBase Reference 408-35-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt (408-35-5)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  RT4945000
HS Code  29157000
Safety Profile
A poison by intravenous route. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazardous Substances Data 408-35-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

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