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Sorbitan monooleate
Sorbitan monooleate, CAS # 1338-43-8, is a synthetic fatty acid ester showing emulsifying and dispersing activities. | CAS: 1338-43-8 | C24H44O6 | 428.61 g/mol
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| J62576.K2 also known as J62576-K2 | 1 L |
Catalog number J62576.K2
also known as J62576-K2
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1338-43-8
IUPAC Name2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate
Molecular FormulaC24H44O6
InChI KeyNWGKJDSIEKMTRX-NZAQQJATSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay from Suppliers CofAFatty acid content: ≥70%
Acid Value5.0-6.0
FormLiquid or viscous liquid
Assay from Suppliers CofASaponification value: ≥150
Appearance (Color)Yellow to very dark yellow and brown-yellow to very dark brown
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An emulsifier Sorbitan monooleate is used as a lipophillic non-ionic surfactant, emulsifier, stabilizer for oil based lotions, ointments, in textiles as antistat, lubricant for fabric softener, sweetening agent, food additive, toothpaste, tobacco, toiletries and in cosmetics. It serves as a dispersant in oil field chemicals and as a corrosion Inhibitor. Further, it plays as an important role as excipient and intravenous osmotic diuretic in pharmaceutical fields.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Sorbitan monooleate is derived from sorbitol and is a synthetic fatty acid ester that presents emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting activities
Application
• Sorbitan monooleate is used in yeast laboratory strains to protect them from excess drying and also helps rehydrate yeast cells
• It can be used as a dispersant and as a corrosion inhibitor
• Sorbitan monooleate has important uses as an excipient and intravenous osmotic diuretic
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Cuomo F.; Cinelli G.; Chirascu C.; Marconi E.; Lopez F. Antioxidant Effect of Vitamins in Olive Oil Emulsion. Colloids and Interfaces, 2020, 4 (2), 23. Rebolleda, S.; Sanz, M. T.; Benito, J. M.; Beltrán, S.; Escudero, I.; San-José, M. L. G. Formulation and characterisation of wheat bran oil-in-water nanoemulsions. Food Chem. 2015, 167, 16-23.
- Minbu, H.; Ochiai, A.; Kawase, T.; Taniguchi, M.; Lloyd, D. R.; Tanaka, T. Preparation of poly(L-lactic acid) microfiltration membranes by a nonsolvent-induced phase separation method with the aid of surfactants. J. Membr. Sci. 2015, 479, 85-94.