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Sorbitan monostearate
CAS: 1338-41-6 | C24H46O6 | 430.63 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1143530
Description
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.
ApplicationsSorbitan 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.
Specifications
| Sorbitan monostearate | |
| 53°C to 57°C | |
| 250 g | |
| C24H46O6 | |
| 14,8724 | |
| Soluble in ethanol (50mg/ml),isopropanol,mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water. | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O | |
| 430.63 | |
| 430.63 |
| 1338-41-6 | |
| 1 | |
| >149°C (300°F) | |
| MFCD00005366,MFCD00005366 | |
| Sorbitan monooctadecanoate; Span™ 60 | |
| HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N | |
| [(2R)-2-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate | |
| 23725022 |
Chemical Identifiers
| 1338-41-6 | |
| 430.63 | |
| HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N | |
| 23725022 |
| C24H46O6 | |
| MFCD00005366,MFCD00005366 | |
| Sorbitan monooctadecanoate; Span™ 60 | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 215-664-9
RTECSNumber : WG2933500
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only