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Stearyl palmityl tartrate

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Stearyl palmityl tartrate
Names
Other names
  • Stearyl tartrate
  • E 483
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
E number E483 (thickeners, ...)
SMILES
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula C40H74O6 to C38H78O6
Molar mass 627 to 655 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). checkY verify (what is  ?) Infobox references
Chemical compound

Stearyl palmityl tartrate is a derivative of tartaric acid used as an emulsifier. It is produced by esterification of tartaric acid with commercial grade stearyl alcohol, which generally consists of a mixture of the fatty alcohols stearyl and palmityl alcohol. Stearyl palmityl tartrate consists mainly of diesters, with minor amounts of monoester and of unchanged starting materials.

Use

Stearyl palmityl tartrate is used as emulsifier under the E number E 483. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations sets limits of use at 4 g/kg for bakery wares and 5 g/kg for dessert products.

Law

Use of stearyl palmityl tartrate is prohibited in Australia.

References

  1. ^ FAO Nutrition Meetings, Report Series No. 40A,B,C; WHO/Food Add./67.29
  2. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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