Ascorbyl palmitate
- IUPAC Name
- [(2R)-2-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-yl] hexadecanoate
- Molecular Formula
- C22H38O7
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 414.5400
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Ascorbyl palmitate; Vitamin C palmitate; E304
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 95% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- Food Grade
Categories
Technical Document
Brief Overview
Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester and a fat soluble form of Vitamin C. It is widely used as an antioxidant agent in the food industry. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger. It supports immune cell activity. It is essential for the formation and maintenance of collagen. Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron and the formation of red blood cells. It maintains healthy mast cell function and supports lymphocyte formation.
Manufacturing Process
Ascorbic acid and Palmitic acid are the raw materials. Ascorbyl palmitate is produced by a conventional esterification process using concentrated sulphuric acid as a catalyst. The esterification process involves heating, cooling, ice analysis, separation, and purification.