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Ascorbyl Palmitate

1. Product name: ascorbyl palmitate. 
Chemical name: ascorbic acid hexadecanoate
(S)-(+)-2-[(R)-3,4dyhydroxyl -5-oxo-2,5-dihydro -2-furan]-2- hydroxyethyl cetane
General name: vitamin C palmitate
2. Molecular formula: C₂₂H₃₈O₇  Molecular weight: 414.56
Structural formula

3. Physicochemical properties
This product is a white or yellowish powder, with mild orange odor, insoluble in water and vegetable oil, and easily soluble in ethanol (1 g/45 mL), MP107～117℃. It has optical activity［α］250＋21～24°, and it can stably exist in dry air. 
4. Applicable scope: food additive. 
5. Pharmacopeia for reference: BP, EP, NF, FCC. 
6. Package: 25 kg/ fiber can, or 20 kg/ bag. It is sealed for storage, away from damp and heat.