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Ascorbyl Palmitate
CAS Number: 137-66-6

Molecular Formula: C22H38O7
Molecular Weight: 414.54

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Ascorbyl Palmitate

Apart from its use as a source of vitamin C, Ascorbyl Palmitate is also used as an antioxidant food additive (E number E304). It is a skincare superstar, vitamin C.

General Properties and Specifications of Ascorbyl Palmitate or 6-O-Palmitoylascorbic Acid:
Appearance
: White to yellowish colored powder.
Odor: Citrus-like.
Melting Point: 112C to 117C.
Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol.
Storage: Preserve in tight containers, and store in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Preferably refrigerate.


Ascorbyl Palmitate USP NF Grade Specifications:
C22H38O7 --- 414.53
l-Ascorbic acid, 6-hexadecanoate;
l-Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate CAS 137-66-6
UNII: QN83US2B0N

DEFINITION
Ascorbyl Palmitate contains NLT 95.0% and NMT 100.5% of ascorbyl palmitate (C22H38O7), calculated on the dried basis.

IDENTIFICATION
A
. Infrared Absorption.
B. Chromatographic Identity.

Residue on Ignition: NMT 0.1%
Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation: +21° to +24°
Loss on Drying:
Analysis: Dry a sample in vacuum at 60C for 1 h.
Acceptance criteria: NMT 2.0%


Ascorbyl Palmitate BP Ph Eur Grade Specifications:
C22H38O7 --- 414.5 CAS 137-66-6
Action and use: Excipient.

DEFINITION
(2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate.
Content: 98.0 per cent to 100.5 per cent (dried substance).

CHARACTERS
Appearance: White or yellowish-white powder.
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methanol, practically insoluble in methylene chloride and in fatty oils.

IDENTIFICATION
A
. Specific optical rotation.
B. Infrared absorption spectrophotometry.
C. Dissolve about 10 mg in 5 mL of methanol. The solution decolourises dichlorophenolindophenol standard solution.

TESTS
Solution S: Dissolve 2.50 g in methanol and dilute to 25.0 mL with the same solvent.
Appearance of solution: Solution S is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution4
Specific optical rotation: + 21 to + 24 (dried substance), determined on solution S.
Related substances: To meet the requirements.
Loss on drying: Maximum 1.0 per cent, determined on 1.000 g by drying in vacuo at 60C for 5 h.
Sulfated ash: Maximum 0.1 per cent, determined on 1.0 g.


Ascorbyl Palmitate FCC Food Grade Specifications:
Palmitoyl L-Ascorbic Acid
C22H38O7 Formula weight 414.54
INS: 304 CAS 137-66-6

DESCRIPTION
Ascorbyl Palmitate occurs as a white or yellow-white powder. It is very slightly soluble in water and in vegetable oils. One-gram dissolves in about 4.5 mL of alcohol.
Function: Antioxidant.

REQUIREMENTS
Identification: A1:10 solution in alcohol decolorizes dichlorophenol–indophenol.
Assay: Not less than 95.0% of C22H38O7, calculated on the dried basis.
Lead: Not more than 2 mg/kg.
Loss on Drying: Not more than 2%.
Melting Range: Between 107° and 117°.
Optical (Specific) Rotation [α]D25°: Between +21° and +24°, calculated on the dried basis.
Residue on Ignition: Not more than 0.1%.


Ascorbyl Palmitate is also offered as per IP grade.

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7 February, 2026