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Germany, the United States, and China are the leading exporters of ethyl palmitate, collectively accounting for over 55% of global exports in 2023–2024, while India, South Korea, and Brazil represent the largest importers. Ethyl palmitate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady demand from pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation sectors. Export volumes from Germany and the U.S. have shown modest growth (2–4% CAGR) since 2021, while Indian imports rose by 12% year-on-year in 2023, signaling expanding downstream manufacturing capacity.
Ethyl palmitate is a colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid at room temperature with a mild, faintly fatty odor and low volatility. It is a saturated fatty acid ester—specifically, the ethyl ester of palmitic acid—and classified as an organic chemical intermediate. It serves primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of surfactants, lubricants, and emollients, and is used in the production of specialty esters for cosmetics and personal care formulations. Typical application areas include cosmetics (as a skin-conditioning agent), pharmaceuticals (as an excipient or solubilizer), and industrial lubricants. It is also employed in food-grade applications as a flavoring agent and texturizer where permitted.
A fatty acid found in Amaranth oil; it shows inhibitory activity.
clear colorless oily liquid after melting
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Ethyl Palmitate and Ethyl Palmitate SDS information.
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