Stearyl palmityl tartrate
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Stearyl palmityl tartrate | |
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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) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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.