Properties
Description
L-Ascorbyl 6-palmitate, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. The molecular weight of the compound is 414.5, and its molecular formula is C22H38O7.
Molecular Formula
C22H38O7
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 71 mg/mL (171.27 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 71 mg/mL (171.27 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
L-Ascorbyl 6-palmitate can be used for its antioxidant properties.