Description

Sucrose Pentapalmitate is a high-purity sucrose ester, specifically a palmitic acid ester of sucrose. This non-ionic surfactant is valued for its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and conditioning properties, making it a versatile functional ingredient. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for formulating high-performance products.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emulsifier: Used as a primary or co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and sunscreens for stable oil-in-water emulsions.
• Skin Conditioning Agent: Imparts a smooth, soft after-feel and improves skin moisturization in skincare formulations.
• Hair Care Ingredient: Acts as a conditioning agent in shampoos and conditioners, enhancing hair softness and manageability.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Employed as a non-toxic emulsifier and stabilizer in topical pharmaceutical preparations.
• Food-Grade Additive (Potential): Sucrose esters are used as emulsifiers in food; specific grades may be suitable for food applications.
• Industrial Surfactant: Serves as a biodegradable surfactant in specialty cleaning and agrochemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Pentapalmitate
CAS No.	29063-58-9
Molecular Formula	C86H158O16
Molecular Weight	1472.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose palmitate; Sucrose pentapalmitate ester; S-1570 (Ryoto Sugar Ester designation); Palmitic acid, ester with sucrose; Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E 473); Sucrose palmitic acid ester; Sucrose mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta-palmitate mixture
EINECS	249-411-6

Quality Control

Our Sucrose Pentapalmitate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for cosmetic and personal care applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, composition, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a 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, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Sucrose ester content)
Composition (HPLC)	Pentapalmitate ester as main component
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Moisture (KF)	≤ 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.