Ascorbyl stearate
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| Ascorbyl stearate | |
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| IUPAC name |
[(2S)-2-[(2R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-2-furyl]-2-hydroxy-ethyl] octadecanoate
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| Other names | E304 L-Ascorbic acid, 6-octadecanoate Ascorbyl monooctadecanoate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 10605-09-1 |
| PubChem | 10343784 |
| EC number | 234-231-5 |
| SMILES |
OC([C@]([C@@H](O)COC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C24H42O7 |
| Molar mass | 442.586 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
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Ascorbyl stearate (C24H42O7) is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and stearic acid. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is used as an antioxidant food additive in margarine (E number E305). The USDA limits its use to 0.02% individually or in conjunction with other antioxidants.
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[edit] References
- Burdock, George A (1996). Encyclopedia of Food & Color Additives. CRC Press. p. 213. ISBN 0-8493-9412-0.
- Lewis, Richard J (1989). Food Additives Handbook. Springer. p. 70. ISBN 0-442-20508-2.
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