Description

Sucrose Tripalmitate is a high-purity, fully esterified sucrose ester derived from sucrose and palmitic acid. This compound serves as a versatile non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier, valued for its excellent stabilizing and conditioning properties. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and food industries seeking natural-derived, multifunctional additives.

Application

Sucrose Tripalmitate is a multifunctional ingredient prized for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and conditioning effects across several high-value industries.

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a primary emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a rich, non-greasy texture.
• Skin Care Formulations: Used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient, enhancing product spreadability and skin feel.
• Food Industry: Functions as a food-grade emulsifier and stabilizer in certain confectionery and dairy analogue products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an excipient in topical drug delivery systems for its emulsifying and solubilizing properties.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a biodegradable surfactant and lubricant in specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Tripalmitate
CAS No.	26836-42-0
Molecular Formula	C54H100O13
Molecular Weight	957.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose palmitate; Sucrose trihexadecanoate; S-1570; Sucrose ester SP; Sucrose palmitic acid ester; Palmitic acid, sucrose ester; Sucrose tripalmitic acid ester
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Quality Control

Our Sucrose Tripalmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Specifications can be tailored to meet food-grade (FCC) or cosmetic-grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	180 - 200 mg KOH/g
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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