ASCORBYL PALMITATE

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a practically odorless white to yellowish white powder with the chemical name 2,3-didehydro-L-threo-hexono-1,4-lactone-6-palmitate. It has a molecular formula of C22H38O7 and molecular weight of 414.54 g/mol. Ascorbyl Palmitate is practically insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol and oils. It acts as a powerful antioxidant when used in pharmaceutical formulations. As an antioxidant, Ascorbyl Palmitate prevents degradation of active pharmaceutical ingredients from oxidation. It also acts as a synergist when combined with other antioxidants like alpha-tocopherol. Ascorbyl Palmitate provides antioxidant protection to oils, fats and other excipients used in various dosage forms. It helps to impart increased shelf-life and stability to pharmaceutical products when used as an additive. Being odorless and soluble in oils, Ascorbyl Palmitate can be effectively utilized in formulations like ointments, creams where it protects the active ingredients.