Ascorbyl palmitate
SIAL/Y0000800 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 6-O-Palmitoyl-L-ascorbic acid; L-Ascorbic acid 6-hexadecanoate; L-Ascorbyl palmitate; Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate; NSC 402451
CAS Number: 137-66-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H38O7
Molecular Weight: 414.53
MDL Number: MFCD00005377
Linear Formula: C22H38O7
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | EP |
| API family | ascorbyl palmitate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C22H38O7/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | QAQJMLQRFWZOBN-LAUBAEHRSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@ |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: | This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . Ascorbyl palmitate is a lipophilic derivative of ascorbic acid, which mainly acts as an oxygen quencher and a reducing agent for heavy metal ions. It is used as an antioxidant in both food and cosmetics industries. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |