ChEBI: A palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with the hydroxy group of stearyl alcohol.
White crystals or flakes.
STEARYL PALMITATE can react with acids to liberate heat. Reacts with strong oxidizing acids Heat is also generated by the interaction with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen generated by mixing with alkali metals or hydrides.
Flash point data for STEARYL PALMITATE are not available; however, STEARYL PALMITATE is probably combustible.
