Cat Number: PIE-0173

Glyceryl Monostearate

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CAS Number

123-94-4

Synonyms

Glyceryl monostearate
Monostearin
31566-31-1
GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE

Description

Widely used as thickeners in topical semi-solids, especially creams and ointments, with excellent thickening ability and HLB of 3, which is helpful for the stability of emulsification system; as anti-adhesive agent for tablet coating, such as razole products; and in other oral preparations in a small amount of application, such as simethicone emulsion.

Molecular Weight

358.6

Molecular Formula

C21H42O4

EINECS

204-664-4

Boiling Point

476.9 ℃ at 760 mm Hg

Density, g/cm3

0.958

Melting Point

78-81 ℃