Description: 
Appearance: white flaky or acicular crystal.
Solubility: Soluble in hot ethanol, ethyl ether, propanol, acetone, benzene and chloroform, slightly soluble in cold ethanol and petroleum ether, insoluble in water.
Melting point: 63～64℃.
Boiling point:351.5℃.
Uses: Determination of water hardness and calcium, magnesium, barium, lead, mercury, and zinc. Organic synthesis, manufacturing various hexadecanoic acid metal salts and water-proofing agent.
Storage:preserve in a sealed place.