Ascorbyl stearate
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| IUPAC name
 L-threo-Hex-2-enono-1,4-lactone 6-octadecanoate 
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| Systematic IUPAC name
 (2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate  | |
| Other names
 E305 
L-Ascorbic acid, 6-octadecanoate Ascorbyl monooctadecanoate  | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.107 | 
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| E number | E305 (antioxidants, ...) | 
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| Properties | |
| C24H42O7 | |
| Molar mass | 442.593 g·mol−1 | 
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). 
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Ascorbyl stearate (C24H42O7) is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and stearic acid. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is used as an antioxidant food additive in margarine (E number E305). The USDA limits its use to 0.02% individually or in conjunction with other antioxidants.
See also
References
- Burdock, George A (1996). Encyclopedia of Food & Color Additives. CRC Press. p. 213. ISBN 0-8493-9412-0.
 - Lewis, Richard J (1989). Food Additives Handbook. Springer. p. 70. ISBN 0-442-20508-2.
 
