Description

Trehalose 6,6'-Dipalmitate is a non-ionic, fully saturated diester of trehalose and palmitic acid. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic properties, combining the biocompatibility and stability of the trehalose sugar with the lipophilic character of long-chain fatty acids. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries for its excellent emollient, emulsifying, and skin-conditioning performance.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a high-performance emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
• Lipid-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Serves as a biocompatible excipient or carrier lipid for enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biomimetic Membrane Research: Used as a synthetic lipid component in model membrane studies due to its stable, saturated structure.
• Food-Grade Emulsifiers & Texturizers: Potential application as a specialty food additive for creating stable emulsions in certain high-value food products.
• Stabilizer for Sensitive Ingredients: Provides a protective matrix for labile compounds in nutraceutical and cosmetic applications, leveraging trehalose's known stabilizing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trehalose 6,6'-Dipalmitate
CAS No.	3317-99-5
Molecular Formula	C44H82O13
Molecular Weight	819.12 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Trehalose 6,6'-Dipalmitate; 6,6'-Di-O-palmitoyl-α,α-trehalose; Trehalose Dipalmitate; Dipalmitoyl Trehalose; α-D-Glucopyranoside, α-D-glucopyranosyl 6,6'-dipalmitate; Palmitic acid, diester with trehalose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Trehalose 6,6'-Dipalmitate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, melting point, and residual solvents are provided. We can support compliance requirements for cGMP, ISO standards, and relevant cosmetic ingredient regulations (INCI).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent absorption of water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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