Description

Sucrose Tetrapalmitate is a high-purity sucrose ester, specifically the tetraester of sucrose with palmitic acid. This compound serves as a versatile non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier, valued for its excellent stabilizing and conditioning properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-performance, biodegradable ingredients.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a high-efficiency emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and makeup products.
• Skin Conditioning Agent: Provides a smooth, soft feel and enhances skin moisturization in skincare products.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a non-toxic emulsifier and solubilizer in topical drug delivery systems.
• Food-Grade Emulsifier (potential): Suitable for research and development of food emulsion systems, pending specific regulatory approval.
• Industrial Surfactant: Serves as a biodegradable surfactant in specialty cleaning formulations and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: A key intermediate or standard for synthesizing more complex sucrose esters or for biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Tetrapalmitate
CAS No.	29063-59-0
Molecular Formula	C76H140O13
Molecular Weight	1261.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose Palmitate (Tetrapalmitate); Sucrose Tetrahexadecanoate; Palmitic Acid, Tetraester with Sucrose; Sucrose Ester SP-50; S-1570; Sucrose Tetrapalmitic Acid Ester; Sucrose Palmitic Acid Ester (Type P-4)
EINECS	249-411-6

Quality Control

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

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	140 - 160 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.