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PALMITATE CETYLE [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Personal Esthetics
Universal entry(ies)
C15H31COOC16H33
formula, see observation
DEF

A white, crystalline, waxy substance with a melting point of 50 °C; soluble in alcohol and ether, used as a base for ointments and emulsions and in the manufacture of soaps and candles.

OBS

hexadecyl hexadecanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C15H31COOC16H33

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C15H31COOC16H33
formula, see observation
OBS

hexadécanoate d’hexadécyle : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C15H31COOC16H33

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Estética personal
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C15H31COOC16H33
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C15H31COOC16H33

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Record 2 2004-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
  • Cosmetology
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A fatty (waxy) substance which appears in a purified state under the form of a soft white scally mass, which is found in the head (and to some extent in other parts) of the sperm-whale and some other whales and dolphins, is soluble in ether, chloroform and carbon disulfide, is insoluble in soaps and cosmetics, and is used largely in various medicinal preparations (ointments), in emulsions, in the manufacture of candles, soaps, cosmetics and for linen finishing.

CONT

Spermaceti wax. Glazing and polishing agent for confectionery ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
  • Cosmétologie
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Substance cireuse, blanche, d’odeur et de saveur faibles, retirée des sinus frontaux du cachalot, et composée essentiellement de palmitate de cétyle, et d’esters laurique, stéarique et myristique. C'est une substance émolliente que l'on incorpore aux pommades et aux savons.

OBS

D’après le Grand dictionnaire encyclopédique Larousse (LAROG, 1982, vol. 9, p. 9751), «spermaceti» est le nom scientifique du blanc de baleine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Bioquímica
  • Productos de belleza
  • Farmacología
DEF

Sólido céreo, untuoso, semitransparente, de color blanco, casi inodoro e insípido. Soluble en éter, cloroformo, sulfuro de carbono y alcohol caliente, insoluble en agua y alcohol frío.

OBS

Se usa para preparar cremas de belleza, pomadas y otros cosméticos.

OBS

Es el principal constituyente del esperma de ballena comercial purificado.

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