Palmitic Acid
Musk · CAS 57-10-3 · 1 supplier
What it smells like
Palmitic acid has a very faint, waxy, fatty odour with a bland, oily, skin-like character that reads more as a tactile impression than a distinct scent.
At a glance
| Scent family | Musk |
| CAS number | 57-10-3 |
| Uses | Fixative and texture-builder in skin scent accords, musk compositions, floral bases, and gourmand blends. |
| Longevity | Lasts 400 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| INCI name | 1-NAPHTHALENOL, 1,2,3,4,4A,7,8,8A-OCTAHYDRO-2,4A,5,8A-TETRAMETHYL-, 1-FORMATE |
| IUPAC name | Hexadecanoic acid |
IFRA usage limits
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 1 supplier, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Vigon | from $3.95 | View → |
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