Ascorbyl Palmitate is a white to yellowish white, practically odorless, powder. This product is practically insoluble in water. It is soluble in ethanol and in peanut oil, olive oil, and sunflower oil. It is used in the food industry as a physiologically innocuous antioxidant for edible fats and oils. It acts as a powerful synergist when used together with α-tocopherol. Ascorbyl Palmitate is fairly stable to air if protected from humidity, but is somewhat sensitive to light and heat.

抗坏血酸棕榈酸酯是白色至淡黄色的白色，几乎无气味的粉末。该产品几乎不溶于水。它溶于乙醇和花生油，橄榄油和葵花籽油。它在食品工业中用作食用脂肪和油脂的生理无害抗氧化剂。它与α-生育酚一起使用时可以起到强效增效剂的作用。如果防潮，抗坏血酸棕榈酸酯对空气相当稳定，但对光和热有些敏感。