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Sorbitan monostearate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11367766
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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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1338-41-6
Molecular Formula C24H46O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 430.63
MDL Number MFCD00005366,MFCD00005366
InChI Key HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N
Synonym Sorbitan monooctadecanoate; Span™ 60
PubChem CID 23725022
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

Specifications

Melting Point 53°C to 57°C
Density 1
Quantity 250 g
Flash Point >149°C (300°F)
Merck Index 14,8724
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol (50mg/ml),isopropanol,mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
IUPAC Name [(2R)-2-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate
Formula Weight 430.63
Chemical Name or Material Sorbitan monostearate

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