Glycerol monostearate, purified, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11304918	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 043883.30	250 g
11324918	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 043883.A1	1 kg
11314918	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 043883.A7	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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 31566-31-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 358.563
• InChI Key: VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 24699
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate

• Molecular Formula: C21H42O4
• MDL Number: MFCD00036186
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:75555
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O

Specifications

• CAS: 31566-31-1
• MDL Number: MFCD00036186
• 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
• InChI Key: VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
• PubChem CID: 24699
• Formula Weight: 358.56
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol monostearate, Purified

• Molecular Formula: C21H42O4
• Merck Index: 14,4489
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot organic solvents;Soluble in hot water; Slightly soluble in ethanol; Insoluble in aliphatic solvents.
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 358.563
• ChEBI: CHEBI:75555
• Physical Form: Powder

Safety and Handling

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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