Sorbitan monostearate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11367766	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L11435.30	250 g
11377766	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L11435.0B	1000 g

Description

Sorbitan monostearate is used as an emulsifier and as a non-ionic surfactant. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food preparation.

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.

Applications
Sorbitan monostearate is used as an emulsifier and as a non-ionic surfactant. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food preparation.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1338-41-6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 430.63
• InChI Key: HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N
• PubChem CID: 23725022

• Molecular Formula: C24H46O6
• MDL Number: MFCD00005366,MFCD00005366
• Synonym: Sorbitan monooctadecanoate; Span™ 60
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

Specifications

• CAS: 1338-41-6
• Density: 1
• Molecular Formula: C24H46O6
• Merck Index: 14,8724
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol (50mg/ml),isopropanol,mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 430.63
• Formula Weight: 430.63

• Melting Point: 53°C to 57°C
• Flash Point: >149°C (300°F)
• MDL Number: MFCD00005366,MFCD00005366
• Synonym: Sorbitan monooctadecanoate; Span™ 60
• InChI Key: HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-2-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate
• PubChem CID: 23725022
• Chemical Name or Material: Sorbitan monostearate

Safety and Handling

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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