Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitamin C Palmitate
- CAS
- 137-66-6
- EC
- 205-305-4
- Food Code
- E304
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate (CAS 137-66-6) is a lipid-soluble ester of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, a neat white to pale gray solid that combines antioxidant activity with fat compatibility and is used as a stabilizer in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical oils, creams and emulsions. It combines antioxidant activity with fat compatibility, making it ideal for lipid systems.
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate ships from SoleChem stock in Food Grade, packed in 10–25 kg fiber drums or aluminum bags. SoleChem supplies the material to food and nutrition, personal care and cosmetics, and pharma and healthcare customers.
Orders are handled under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018 certification, and every delivery includes a certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS). This Food Grade specification is the one SoleChem stocks for these sectors. SoleChem delivers to more than 40 countries. Send your target quantity and preferred packaging to request a bulk quote.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C22H38O7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 414.53 g/mol |
| Form | neat |
| Color | White to Pale Gray |
| Odor | wh. or yel.-wh. powd., citrus odor |
| Melting point | 116 °C |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29362700 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Applications by Industry
- Food & Nutrition
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate serves food and nutrition formulators as an antioxidant stabilizer that protects oils, fats and vitamin formulations from oxidation.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate acts as a lipid-compatible antioxidant in cosmetic creams and emulsions, helping to limit oxidation in the fatty ingredients of a formulation.
- Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate supports pharmaceutical formulators as an antioxidant stabilizer for oils, creams and emulsions, and for vitamin preparations containing fatty ingredients.
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate
Applications
Used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as an antioxidant stabilizer in oils, creams, and emulsions. Prevents oxidation in vitamin formulations and fatty ingredients.
Safety & Risks
Recognized as safe; handle powders in ventilated areas to prevent dust inhalation. Sensitive to heat and light; store tightly closed.
Packaging
Delivered in 10–25 kg fiber drums or aluminum bags. Store cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight.