ASCORBYL PALMITATE
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA (2003) An ADI of 0-1.25 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Vitamin C palmitate; INS No. 304
DEFINITION
Chemical names Ascorbyl palmitate; L-ascorbyl palmitate; 2,3-didehydro-L-threo-hexono-1,4-lactone-6-palmitate; 6-palmitoyl-3-keto-L- gulofuranolactone
Chemical formula C22H38O7
Formula weight 414.55
Assay Not less than 95% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White or yellowish-white solid, with a citrus-like odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
