Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble derivative of ascorbic acid, which is marketed as a nutritional supplement. It is used as nutrition strength modifier or an antioxidant in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and it also can be used as an antistaling agent.
Ascorbyl palmitate / Food grade
High Purity, Stability, Safety
ITEM STANDARD | ASCORBYL PALMITATE |
Specification | BP2015/EP8.0/USP38/FCCIX /E 304 |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Identification | IR or Chemical Method |
State of solution | Clear and Not more than BY4 |
Melting point | 107℃ ~ 117℃ |
Specific optical rotation | +21.0° ~ +24.0° |
Loss on drying | ≤1.0% |
Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% |
Sulphated ash | ≤0.1% |
Heavy metals | ≤10 ppm |
Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm |
Organic volatile impurities | Meet the requirements |
Assay(dry basis) | 98.0 ~ 100.5% |
