OriginDerived from cetyl alcohol and acetic acid, both obtained from petroleum or plant-based sources. Synthesized through esterification reaction between cetyl alcohol and acetic anhydride or acetic acid.
Palmityl acetate is an acetate ester derived from hexadecan-1-ol (palmityl alcohol); used as an emollient, masking agent and skin conditioner; pheromone constituent present in various species of mouse, arachnid and insect. It has a role as a pheromone, an epitope and a cosmetic. It is functionally related to a hexadecan-1-ol.
Formula
C18H36O2
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
629-70-9
Form
Wax
State
Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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