citric acid, monoester with glycerol

Description

A mixture of glyceryl monooleate and its citric acid monoester. It is manufactured by the reaction of glyceryl monooleate with citric acid under controlled conditions. It occurs as a viscous amber liquid. It is dispersible in most common fat solvents and in alcohol, but is insoluble in water.

Definition

ChEBI: Monoglyceride citrate is a carbonyl compound.