Chinese name: glycerol monostearate
English name: Glyceryl monostearate
CAS: 31566-31-1
EINECS number: 204-664-4
Molecular formula: C21H42O4
MDL number: MFCD00036186
Molecular weight: 358.56
category
Food additive: emulsifier
Appearance: White or yellowish waxy solid. Melting point 56-58℃, relative density 0.97. Soluble in ethanol, mineral oil, fat oil, benzene, acetone, ether and other hot organic solvents, insoluble in water.
Melting point: 78-81 °C
Boiling point: 410.96°C (rough estimate)
Density: 0.9700
Refractive index: 1.4400 (estimate)
Storage condition: −20°C
Solubility: Soluble in hot ethanol, ether, chloroform, hot acetone, mineral oil, and fixed oils. Practically insoluble in water, but may be dispersed in water with the aid of a small amount of soap or other surfactant.
Form: Powder
Color: pure white or beige waxy solid
Odor: A faint odor
Soluble in hot organic solvents.Soluble in hot water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in aliphatic solvents.
Merck: 14,4489
Exposure limit: ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3
InChI: InChI=1S/C21H42O4/ C1-2-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21 (24)25-19-20(23)18-22/h20,22-23H,2-19H2,1H3
InChIKey: VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C(OCC(CO)O)(=O) CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
use
As W/O emulsifier, our country stipulates that it can be used for all kinds of food, according to the production needs of appropriate use.