Description

Sucrose Palmitate is a non-ionic surfactant synthesized from sucrose and palmitic acid, belonging to the class of sugar esters. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and conditioning properties, making it a versatile ingredient in formulations requiring mildness and biodegradability. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary or co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a stable emulsion and smooth skin feel.
• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods, dairy products, and confectionery to improve texture and shelf life.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an excipient in topical ointments, creams, and oral suspensions for its emulsifying and solubilizing capabilities.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Functions as a biodegradable surfactant in eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Palmitate
CAS No.	26446-38-8
Molecular Formula	C28H52O12
Molecular Weight	580.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose monopalmitate; Palmitic acid sucrose ester; Saccharose palmitate; Sucrose ester SP; Sucrose fatty acid ester (palmitate); D-Sucrose octaacetate palmitate (related ester); E 473 (when used as a food additive); Sugar ester P
EINECS	247-706-7

Quality Control

Our Sucrose Palmitate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets relevant specifications for purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, monoester content, and residual solvents are available upon request. We can support compliance with standards appropriate for food (FCC), cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Sucrose Monoester Content	≥ 70.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 1.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.