Stearyl palmityl tartrate

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Stearyl palmityl tartrate
Other names Stearyl tartrate, E483
Properties
Molecular formula C40H74O6 to C38H78O6
Molar mass 627 to 655 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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Stearyl palmityl tartrate

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[edit] Chemistry

Product of the esterification of tartaric acid with commercial stearyl alcohol, which consists essentially of stearyl and palmityl alcohols. It consists mainly of diester, with minor amounts of monoester and of unchanged starting materials.

[edit] Use

The stearyl tartrate is used as emulsifier under the E number E483.

  • Bakery wares 4 g/kg
  • Desserts 5 g/kg

[edit] Law

Use of E483 is prohibited in Australia.

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