Monostearin is a versatile emulsifier and emollient derived from glycerol and stearic acid. It is instrumental in stabilizing emulsions and enhancing the texture and consistency of a wide range of products in the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Description
| Monostearin Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 78-81???C |
| Boiling point | 476.9??25.0 ??C(Predicted) |
| density | 0.9678 g/cm3 |
| FEMA | 2527 | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE |
| storage temp. | -20??C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 13.16??0.20(Predicted) |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. mild fatty waxy |
| Odor Type | fatty |
| JECFA Number | 918 |
| Merck | 4489 |
| BRN | 1728685 |
| Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 5.5 |
| Dielectric constant | 4.9??77.0?棩 |
| InChIKey | VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 7.23 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 123-94-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester(123-94-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1-Monostearin (123-94-4) |
| Safety Information |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| HS Code | 29157090 |
