Term Name: | palmityl acetate |
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Synonyms: | 1-acetoxyhexadecane, 1-hexadecanol, acetate, cetyl acetate, hexadecyl acetate, n-hexadecyl ethanoate |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:146185] ( EBI ) |