
Nutritional Ingredients
Ascorbyl Palmitate (CAS 137-66-6) | Oil-Soluble Vitamin C Antioxidant | Amorewell
Product Information
Product Overview
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble derivative of Vitamin C, formed by esterifying ascorbic acid with palmitic acid.
Unlike pure Vitamin C, it is oil-soluble, highly stable, and widely used as an antioxidant in cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical formulations.
It helps protect oils and active ingredients from oxidation, extending product shelf life and improving formulation stability.
Key Benefits
- ✔ Oil-soluble Vitamin C derivative
- ✔ Strong antioxidant performance in lipid systems
- ✔ Prevents oxidation & rancidity in oils and fats
- ✔ Stable under light and heat compared to ascorbic acid
- ✔ Widely used in cosmetics & skincare formulations
- ✔ Compatible with vitamin E (synergistic effect)
Applications
Ascorbyl Palmitate is widely used in:
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Anti-aging creams
- Facial oils & serums
- Sunscreen formulations
- Lip care products
- Hair care products
Food Industry
- Oil & fat preservation
- Edible oil antioxidant
- Functional food ingredient
Pharmaceutical Industry
- Stabilizer for active ingredients
- Antioxidant in lipid-based formulations
Specification
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | A white or yellowish white powder |
| Identification | Meets the requirements |
| Appearance of Solution | Clear and ≤ BY4 |
| Whiteness Mater | Not less than 68 |
| Specific Rotation | +21.0°~+24.0° |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.8% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | Meets the requirements |
| Melting Point | 107~117℃ |
| Lead | ≤1ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤3ppm |
| Cadmium | ≤1ppm |
| Mercury | ≤0.1ppm |
| Bacteria Amount | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Coliforms Bacteria | ≤30mpn/100g |
| Pathogenic Bacteria | Negative |
| Assay (on dried basis) | 98.0 ~ 100.5 % |
| Standard | USP34/BP2011/FCCVIII/EP6 |
Why Choose Amorewell Ascorbyl Palmitate?
At Amorewell, we provide high-purity, stable and consistent-quality Ascorbyl Palmitate, suitable for global cosmetic and nutraceutical manufacturers.
We ensure:
- Strict quality control
- Stable batch-to-batch consistency
- Fast global export support
- Technical formulation support for customers
Packaging & Supply
- 1kg / bag
- 5kg / bag
- 25kg / drum
- OEM packaging available
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Nutritional Ingredients
Ascorbyl Palmitate (CAS 137-66-6) | Oil-Soluble Vitamin C Antioxidant | Amorewell
- INCI Name: Ascorbyl Palmitate
- CAS Number: 137-66-6
- Molecular Formula: C22H38O7
- Molecular Weight: 414.5
- Appearance: White to yellowish-white powder
- Solubility: Oil soluble, slightly soluble in alcohol
- Function: Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent



