Sorbitan monolaurate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It is used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It is also used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.

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Applications
Sorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It is used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It is also used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.

Solubility
Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1338-39-2
• Molecular Formula: C18H34O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 346.46
• MDL Number: MFCD00005365
• InChI Key: LWZFANDGMFTDAV-IOVMHBDKSA-N
• Synonym: Sorbitan monododecanoate; Span™ 20
• IUPAC Name: 2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

• Density: 1.032
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.474
• Merck Index: 14,8724
• Solubility Information: Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol,ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 346.47
• Chemical Name or Material: Sorbitan monolaurate

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only