ASCORBYL STEARATE
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 stearate; INS No. 305
DEFINITION
Chemical names Ascorbyl stearate, L-ascorbyl stearate, 2,3-didehydro-L-threo-hexono-1,4-lactone-6-stearate; 6-stearoyl-3-keto-L-gulofuranolactone
C.A.S. number 25395-66-8
Chemical formula C24H42O7
Formula weight 442.6
Assay Not less than 95%
DESCRIPTION White or yellowish-white solid, with a citrus-like odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
