Sucrose palmitate

Sucrose palmitate (CAS 26446-38-8) is a sucrose ester of palmitic acid used as a non-ionic emulsifier in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Where is Sucrose palmitate used?

• Food: stabilizes emulsions in dairy alternatives, bakery creams, and confectionery coatings, improving texture and shelf life
• Cosmetics: primary or co-emulsifier in lotions, creams, and serums
• Oral pharmaceuticals and topical drug delivery: emulsifying and solubilizing agent
• Leave-on skincare: humectant component that helps retain moisture
• Its high hydrophilic-lipophilic balance makes it effective at stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions.

Good to know: Its mild profile suits sensitive-skin and natural-positioned lines, offering a gentler alternative to traditional synthetic surfactants. Purity levels and HLB values vary by grade; suppliers typically offer documentation supporting food and cosmetic regulatory compliance.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade material meeting FCC specifications
• Cosmetic or pharmaceutical grades aligned with USP or Ph. Eur. requirements
• Purity levels and HLB values vary by grade