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Ascorbyl palmitate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ascorbyl palmitate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Vitamin C palmitate;L-Ascorbic acid 6-hexadecanoate;AP |
| Chinese name | 抗坏血酸棕榈酸酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 维生素C棕榈酸酯;L-抗坏血酸棕榈酸酯;AP |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 137-66-6 |
| EINECS No. | 205-305-4 |
| Molecular formula | C22H38O7 |
| Molecular weight | 414.54 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.0%; melting point 107–117°C; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤0.5%
Performance characteristics
White to off-white powder, fat-soluble antioxidant, synergistic with tocopherols
Application scenarios
Food antioxidant (fats and oils), cosmetic antioxidant, pharmaceutical excipient