The IUPAC name of Ascorbyl palmitate is [2-(4,5-dihydroxy-3-oxofuran-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl] hexadecanoate. With the CAS registry number 137-66-6, it is also named as L-Ascorbic acid, 6-hexadecanoate. The product's categories are Food & Feed Additives; Biochemistry; Sugar Acids; Sugars; Vitamin Derivatives; Vitamins; Vitamins and derivatives; Food Additives; Vitamin Ingredients, and the other registry numbers are 120398-58-5; 162872-43-7; 57233-83-7; 924964-24-9. Besides, it is white to yellowish colored powder, which should be stored in a cool and dry warehouse to prevent high temperature, light and oxidation. In addition, its molecular formula is C₂₂H₃₈O₇ and molecular weight is 414.54.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 205-305-4; (2)ACD/LogP: 6.07; (3)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 1; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 4.8; (5)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.08; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1294.89; (7)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 24.68; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2566.05; (9)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 48.91; (10)#H bond acceptors: 7; (11)#H bond donors: 3; (12)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 21; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.52; (14)Molar Refractivity: 109.62 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 360.2 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 50.4 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.15 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 164.4 °C; (19)Melting Point: 115-118 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 90.24 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 512.7 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 1.17E-12 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation and Uses of Ascorbyl palmitate: this chemical is an ester formed from Ascorbic acid and Palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C. Additionally, this chemical is used as a source of vitamin C. It is also used as an antioxidant food additive (E number E304).

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. It is also harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. In case of contact with eyes, please rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And you should wear suitable protective clothing.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: OC=1[C@H](OC(=O)C=1O)[C@@H](O)COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C22H38O7/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(24)28-16-17(23)21-19(25)20(26)22(27)29-21/h17,21,23,25-26H,2-16H2,1H3/t17-,21+/m0/s1
(3)InChIKey: QAQJMLQRFWZOBN-LAUBAEHRBD
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C22H38O7/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(24)28-16-17(23)21-19(25)20(26)22(27)29-21/h17,21,23,25-26H,2-16H2,1H3/t17-,21+/m0/s1
(5)Std. InChIKey: QAQJMLQRFWZOBN-LAUBAEHRSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: