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China, Germany, and the United States are the leading exporters of methyl palmitate, collectively accounting for over 60% of global exports in 2023–2024, while India, South Korea, and Brazil represent the largest importers. Methyl palmitate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady demand from biodiesel blending and specialty chemical applications. Export volumes from China increased by approximately 12% year-on-year in 2024, while Indian imports rose by 9%, reflecting growing regional adoption in biofuel formulations.
Methyl palmitate is a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature, with a mild fatty odor and low volatility; it has a melting point of approximately 30–34 °C and a boiling point of around 271 °C at 760 mmHg. It is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), specifically the methyl ester of palmitic acid, and is classified as an organic chemical intermediate. It serves primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of fatty alcohols, surfactants, lubricants, and plasticizers. Its main industrial applications are in the production of detergents, personal care ingredients, and specialty esters for coatings and polymers.
Methyl Palmitate is a fatty acid ester essential oil that naturally occurs in many plant species. Methyl Palmitate concentration in cells are known to be modulated by methanol. In experimental studies with isolated Kupffer cells, Methyl palmitate exhibited inhibitory activity towards phagocytosis and decreases cell viability.
Clear colorless liquid or low melting solid
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals - Cosmetics Raw Materials. See more about what is Methyl palmitate and Methyl palmitate SDS information.
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