Product Description of Glyceryl Monostearate CAS#31566-31-1
Glyceryl monostearate is a versatile emulsifier and additive widely used in food products, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceutical ointments. It appears as white waxy flakes or solid beads and is insoluble in water, though it can be dispersed in water with vigorous shaking in hot water.
Glyceryl monostearate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 78-81 °C |
| Boiling point | 410.96°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 0.97 |
| refractive index | 1.4400 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
| solubility | Soluble in hot ethanol, ether, chloroform, hot acetone, mineral oil, and fixed oils. Practically insoluble in water, but may be dispersed in water with the aid of a small amount of soap or other surfactant. |
| form | Powder |
| color | Pure-white or cream-colored, wax-like solid |
| Odor | faint odor |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in hot organic solvents.Soluble in hot water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in aliphatic solvents. |
| Merck | 144489 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C21H42O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(24)25-19-20(23)18-22/h20,22-23H,2-19H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(OCC(CO)O)(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 31566-31-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Glyceryl monostearate (31566-31-1) |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Toxicity | LD50 ipr-mus: 200 mg/kg NTIS** AD277-689 |
Product Application of Glyceryl monostearate CAS#31566-31-1
This product is an emulsifier. In its application as a food additive, it is most widely used in bread, biscuits, and pastries, followed by the production of cream, butter, and ice cream. In pharmaceuticals, it is used as an excipient in the formulation of neutral ointments; in daily chemical products, it is used in the formulation of face cream, ice cream, and clam oil. It is also used as a solvent for oils and waxes, a hygroscopic powder protectant, and an opaque opaque agent. The glycerol fatty acid esters formed by the reaction of glycerol and fatty acids include monoesters, diesters, and trimers. Triesters are fats and oils and have no emulsifying ability. Generally, a mixture of monoesters and diesters can be used, or a product with a monoester content of approximately 90% can be obtained through distillation and purification. The fatty acids used can be stearic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, etc. However, in most cases, a mixture of fatty acids with stearic acid as the main component is used.
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