L-Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate, 99%

Product Code. 11353018

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 032791.14

Description

CAS: 137-66-6 | C22H38O7 | 414.54 g/mol

L-Ascorbyl palmitate (Asc-6P) is used along with other fatty acid ascorbates such as L-ascorbyl oleate and L-ascorbyl linoleate to protect cells and membranes from oxidative damage. Fatty acid ascorbate molecules have increased solubility in non-polar (lipophilic) environments. It is applied as humectants and emollients.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 137-66-6
• Molecular Formula: C22H38O7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 414.54
• MDL Number: MFCD00005377
• InChI Key: NULLRXHRYOXSEW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: ascorbyl palmitate, l-ascorbyl 6-palmitate, 6-o-palmitoyl-l-ascorbic acid, ascorbic palmitate, l-ascorbyl palmitate, unii-qn83us2b0n, ascorbyl monopalmitate, l-ascorbic acid 6-palmitate, s-2-r-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl-2-hydroxyethyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate nf
• PubChem CID: 54680660
• IUPAC Name: [(2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] hexadecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)C1OC(O)=C(O)C1=O

• Melting Point: 113°C to 114°C
• Odor: Pleasant
• Quantity: 25 g
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in ethyl alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 414.52
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• L-Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ascorbyl palmitate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only