Palmitic acid methyl ester, min. 98 %, is a fatty acid methyl ester with empirical formula C₁₇H₃₄O₂ and CAS number 112-39-0. It has a molar mass of 270,46 g/mol, a density of 0,86 g/cm³, a flash point of 176 °C, and a boiling range of 330 to 340 °C, giving a clear physicochemical profile for laboratory handling and process design. 98 % grade suits analytical reference work, organic synthesis, lipid chemistry, and method development where a defined methyl palmitate standard or reagent is needed. The combination of purity, molar mass, and boiling data supports accurate dosing, solvent selection, and thermal planning. EG number 203-966-3 further aids regulatory and documentation workflows in regulated laboratory environments. This material is available from manufacturer Carl ROTH for chemical and life-science laboratories. The glass pack protects the ester during storage and transfer, while the stated density and flash point inform safe bench practice. Researchers can apply it in calibration mixtures, esterification studies, and comparative fatty-acid methyl ester experiments with transparent identity and purity information. Key features Assay: ≥98 % Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 200-215 Acid value (mg KOH/g): ≤1.0 Iodine value: ≤0.5 CAS number: 112-39-0 Pack sizes: 25 g, 100 g, 500 g EG nr.: 203-966-3 Purity: min. 98 % Empirical formula: C₁₇H₃₄O₂ Molar mass: 270,46 g/mol Technical Information Sheet: Safety Data Sheet: