Ascorbyl stearate

Ascorbyl stearate
Names
IUPAC name
[(2S)-2-[(2R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-2-furyl]-2-hydroxy-ethyl] octadecanoate
Other names
E304
L-Ascorbic acid, 6-octadecanoate
Ascorbyl monooctadecanoate
Identifiers
10605-09-1 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEMBL ChEMBL218804 N
ChemSpider 18619275 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.107
EC Number 234-231-5
E number E305 (antioxidants, ...)
PubChem 10343784
UNII 7Z1QT341US N
Properties
C24H42O7
Molar mass 442.586 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 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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