Home/Compounds/Food Additive/Ascorbyl palmitate

C₂₂H₃₈O₇

414.5 g/mol

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ASCORBYL PALMITATE

CAS137-66-6EC205-305-4

Category

Food Additive

Compound Class

Ester

Primary Use

antioxidant food additive

Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. It is primarily used as an antioxidant food additive to preserve freshness and extend shelf life in various food products.

antioxidant food additivesource of vitamin C

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Safety Reference

Harmful

Environmental Hazard

Warning

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Identifiers

IUPAC Name

[(2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] hexadecanoate

InChIKey

QAQJMLQRFWZOBN-LAUBAEHRSA-N

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@@H]([C@@H]1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O

Synonyms (56)