Isopropyl palmitate

Chemicals from Olefin Hydrocarbons

Published in James G. Speight, Handbook of Petrochemical Processes, 2019

Isopropanol is a colorless liquid having a pleasant odor; it is soluble in water. It is more soluble in hydrocarbon liquids than methanol or ethanol. For this reason, small amounts of isopropanol may be mixed with methanol-gasoline blends used as motor fuels to reduce phaseseparation problems. About 50% of isopropanol use is to produce acetone. Other important synthetic uses are to produce esters of many acids, such as acetic (isopropyl acetate, solvent for cellulose nitrate), myristic, and oleic acids (used in lipsticks and lubricants). Isopropyl palmitate is used as an emulsifier for cosmetic materials. Isopropyl alcohol is a solvent for alkaloids, essential oils, and cellulose derivatives.

Kinetic study of isopropyl palmitate synthesis catalyzed by lipases immobilized on a magnetic copolymer support

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Published in Chemical Engineering Communications, 2020

Mateus V. C. Silva, Leandro G. Aguiar, Cintia M. R. Rosa, Heizir F. De Castro, Larissa Freitas

Isopropyl palmitate is an emollient ester widely used in cosmetic products because it does not leave a greasy feeling on the skin and has good compatibility with both the skin and lipophilic components of cosmetic formulations. In addition, isopropyl palmitate is an excellent solvent for mineral oil, lanolin, and silicone and can be used as an additive to improve the properties of biodiesel (Geng et al., 2012; Cirujano et al., 2015; Herbig et al., 2015; Smaoui et al., 2017).

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