Product Description
Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. White to yellowish in appearance, this Ascorbyl Palmitate is highly soluble in oil and alcohol.
Uses:
1) This odorless chemical is extensively used as an ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyper pigmentation and age spots. Known as a potent antioxidant, it can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin.
2) It is used in the food industry as a natural preservative for oils, vitamins and colors.
3) Besides, this Ascorbyl Palmitate is an ideal formulation for preservative free oils, balms and salves.
Specifications:
Product Name : Ascorbyl Palmitate
Chemical Names : Ondascora, Quicifal, Cetyl ascorbate, 6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid, 1-Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbyl palmitic acid, L-Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid palmitate, 6-Palmitoylascorbic acid, L-Ascorbic acid, 6-hexadecanoate, Palmitoyl L-ascorbic acid, Ascorboyl palmitate, Ascorbylpalmitic acid, L-Ascorbic acid, 6-palmitate, Ascorbyl 6-palmitate, Ascorbic palmitate, L-Ascorbyl monopalmitate
CAS Number : 137-66-6
Chemical Formula : C22H38O7
Molar Mass : 414.533 g/mol
Appearance : White to yellowish colored powder
Melting Point : 116 to 117 °C (241 to 243 °F; 389 to 390 K)
Solubility in water : Very slightly soluble in water, alcohol & ethanol.