Myristyl Palmitate is a wax ester of palmitic acid. Wax esters are esters between long chained fatty alcohols and fatty acids. Wax esters have significance in pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications and occur naturally in plants and animals.Melting Point:As ReportedSolubility:As ReportedMethod for Determining Identity:Proton NMR (CDCl3) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric AnalysisTLC Conditions:As ReportedElemental Analysis:As ReportedStorage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Stable for 6 months after receipt at 4ºC. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.