Cetearyl Palmitate: Introduction Cetearyl palmitate is the ester that is derived from hexadecanoic acid and hexadecanol. It is a palm oil derivative. The compound gives lubricating and non-greasy consistency to pharmaceuticals, and personal care and cosmetic products. It is classified as skin conditioning masking emollient. Cetearyl palmitate is also called palmitic acid cetyl ester, palmitic acid n-hexadecyl ester, palmitic acid hexadecyl ester, N-hexadecyl palmitate, hexadecyl hexadecanoat...