
Sodium palmate
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Sodium Palmate is the sodium salt of palmitic acid, and it is a primary ingredient in many soap bars. It's produced through the saponification of palm oil. Chemical Composition and Structure Sodium Palmate consists of palmitic acid (a 16-carbon fatty acid) and a sodium cation (Na+). The chemical reaction between palm oil and sodium hydroxide...