Description

Sucrose Hexapalmitate is a fully esterified derivative of sucrose with six palmitic acid chains, resulting in a highly lipophilic compound. This structure provides excellent emollient and occlusive properties, making it a valuable non-ionic surfactant and skin-conditioning agent. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-performance, plant-derived ingredients for advanced formulations.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as a high-efficiency emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and sunscreens.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as a non-irritating excipient in ointments and dermatological preparations to enhance texture and delivery.
• Food-Grade Additives: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in certain food product formulations (subject to specific grade and regulatory approval).
• Industrial Surfactants: Functions as a biodegradable surfactant or co-emulsifier in specialty cleaning and agrochemical formulations.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Employed as a component in mold release agents and specialty lubricants due to its waxy characteristics.
• Research & Development: Used as a standard or intermediate in chemical synthesis and academic research exploring sugar esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Hexapalmitate
CAS No.	29130-29-8
Molecular Formula	C108H206O13
Molecular Weight	1696.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose Palmitate; Sucrose Hexahexadecanoate; S-1570; Sucrose Palmitate Esters; Hexapalmitoyl Sucrose; Sucrose Ester SP-10; Palmitic Acid, Sucrose Ester; Sucrose Hexapalmitic Ester
EINECS	249-452-1

Quality Control

Our Sucrose Hexapalmitate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, acid value, and heavy metal content. Specifications can be tailored to meet food-grade (FCC), cosmetic, or pharmaceutical application requirements.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat.

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	190 - 210 mg KOH/g
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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