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Product Data Sheet

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Description
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a practically odourless powder.
Product identification
Product code: 04 1859 5
Chemical name: 2,3-didehydro-L-threo-hexono-1,4-lactone-6-palmitate
Synonyms: L-ascorbyl palmitate O Chiral
H
CAS No.: 137-66-6 O
O
EINECS No.: 205-305-4 O

E No.: E 304 HO

INCI name: ascorbyl palmitate

Empirical formula: C22H38O7 HO OH

Molecular mass: 414.54 g/mol

Specifications
Appearance: powder
Colour: white to yellowish white
Clarity of a solution 10% in methanol: clear
Colour of a solution 10% in methanol: not more intensively coloured than Ph.
Eur. reference solution BY4
Identity: corresponds
Melting range: 107–117 °C
Specific rotation, 589 nm, 20°C
(c = 10 in methanol): +21° to +24° (on dry material)
Loss on drying: max. 1.0%
Sulphated ash (residue on ignition): max. 0.1%
Heavy metals: max. 10 ppm
Lead: max. 2 ppm
Mercury: max. 1 ppm
Zinc: max. 25 ppm
Copper: max. 25 ppm
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Arsenic: max. 3 ppm

Residual solvents:
 Acetone max. 500 ppm
 Petroleum ether max. 290 ppm
 Mesityl oxide max. 50 ppm
Assay: 98.0–100.5% (on dry material)
Solubility
Ascorbyl Palmitate is practically insoluble in water. It is soluble in ethanol (approx. 10 g per
100 mL) and in peanut oil, olive oil and sunflower oil (approx. 30 mg per 100 mL).
Stability and storage
Ascorbyl Palmitate is fairly stable to air if protected from humidity, but is somewhat sensitive
to light and heat.
The product may be stored for 30 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened
original container and at a temperature below 25 °C. The ‘best use before’ date is printed on
the label.
Uses
In the food industry as a physiologically innocuous antioxidant for edible fats and oils. It acts as
a powerful synergist when used together with -tocopherol.
Compendial compliance
Ascorbyl Palmitate meets all requirements of the USP/NF, FCC and Ph. Eur. when tested
according to these compendia.
Safety
This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by
applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.
For full safety information and necessary precautions, please refer to the respective DSM
Material Safety Data Sheet.

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Legal notice
The information given in this publication is based on our current knowledge and experience, and
may be used at your discretion and risk. It does not relieve you from carrying out your own
precautions and tests. We do not assume any liability in connection with your product or its use.
You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and observe all third party rights.

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Additional information
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