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Sorbitan monolaurate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L120990B
Description
Sorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It is used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It is also used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.
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.
ApplicationsSorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It is used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It is also used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.
Solubility
Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Sorbitan monolaurate | |
1.032 | |
MFCD00005365 | |
14,8724 | |
Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol,ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. | |
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-IOVMHBDKSA-N | |
2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate | |
346.47 |
1338-39-2 | |
C18H34O6 | |
1000 g | |
Sorbitan monododecanoate; Span™ 20 | |
>110°C (230°F) | |
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O | |
346.46 | |
1.474 |
Chemical Identifiers
1338-39-2 | |
346.46 | |
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-IOVMHBDKSA-N | |
2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate |
C18H34O6 | |
MFCD00005365 | |
Sorbitan monododecanoate; Span™ 20 | |
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 215-663-3
RTECSNumber : WG2920000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only