Palmitoyl chloride CAS 112-67-4

High-Purity Palmitoyl chloride CAS 112-67-4 from Aure Chemical: Stable Supply & Compliance

Palmitoyl chloride is a reactive long-chain acyl chloride valued in industrial and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its hydrophobic C16 chain combined with the highly reactive acid chloride group makes it an effective building block for introducing palmitoyl moieties. Aure Chemical maintains consistent quality and full regulatory documentation to support laboratory through commercial-scale requirements.

Basic Information

CAS No.	112-67-4
EC No.	203-990-3
Linear Formula	CH3(CH2)14COCl
Molecular Weight	274.87
Appearance	Clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Melting Point	11-13 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	88-90 °C at 0.2 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 3265 8 / PG II
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Major industrial intermediate: Palmitoyl chloride is primarily used in the large-scale production of surfactants, emulsifiers and hydrophobic modifiers for industrial formulations.

• Chemical synthesis intermediate: It serves as a versatile acylating agent for the preparation of palmitoyl esters and amides in fine chemical manufacturing.

• Cosmetics and personal care: The compound is widely employed in the synthesis of cosmetic ingredients, emollients and conditioning agents for skin and hair care products.

• Polymer and materials modification: It is utilized to introduce long-chain hydrophobicity in polymer backbones and specialty coatings.

• Pharmaceutical and research applications: Researchers and manufacturers use it in the synthesis of lipid-based drug delivery systems and custom palmitoylated derivatives.

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Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1. Hazard Statements: H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. UN Number: UN 3265. Hazard Class: 8. Packing Group: II.