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Glycerol monostearate, purified, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11304918
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250 g
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5 kg

Description

Glycerol monostearate is used as an emulsifier, resin lubricant, opacifier, emollient, bodying agent in a variety of cosmetic formulations for skincare and haircare. It is also used as a thickening, anti-caking and preservative agent. It is also useful for preventing ice creams from drying out or being too sweet. It is further used as a foaming agent for the foam-mat drying of papaya. It is also used as an anti-staling agent in bread.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 31566-31-1
Molecular Formula C21H42O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 358.563
MDL Number MFCD00036186
InChI Key VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym glyceryl monostearate, monostearin, glyceryl stearate, 1-stearoyl-rac-glycerol, tegin, 1-monostearin, 1-glyceryl stearate, glycerol monostearate, 1-monostearoylglycerol, octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
PubChem CID 24699
ChEBI CHEBI:75555
IUPAC Name 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O

Specifications

Quantity 250 g
Merck Index 14,4489
Solubility Information Soluble in hot organic solvents;Soluble in hot water; Slightly soluble in ethanol; Insoluble in aliphatic solvents.
Formula Weight 358.56
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Glycerol monostearate, Purified

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