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Sorbitan monostearate
CAS: 1338-41-6 | C24H46O6 | 430.63 g/mol
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Catalog number L11435.0B
also known as L11435-0B
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1338-41-6
IUPAC Name2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Molecular FormulaC24H46O6
InChI KeyHVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White to cream or pale yellow to yellow
Acid Value≤10.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤5.0%
Saponification Value147-157 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value235-260 mg KOH/g
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Sorbitan monostearate is used as an emulsifier and as a non-ionic surfactant. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food preparation.
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.
Applications
Sorbitan monostearate is used as an emulsifier and as a non-ionic surfactant. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food preparation.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Sorbitan monostearate is used as an emulsifier and as a non-ionic surfactant. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food preparation.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sudaxshina Murdan.; Gregory Gregoriadis.; Alexander T. Florence.Novel sorbitan monostearate organogels. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 1999, 88 (6), 608-614.
- Elisabetta Gianasi.; Fausto Cociancich.; Ijeoma F. Uchegbu.; Alexander T. Florence.; Ruth Duncan. Pharmaceutical and biological characterisation of a doxorubicin-polymer conjugate (PK1) entrapped in sorbitan monostearate Span 60 niosomes. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 1997, 148 (2), 139-148.
- Span™ is a registered trademark of ICI Group.
- Nonionic surfactant.