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Sorbitan monolaurate

Catalog No. AAL1209930
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Description

CAS: 1338-39-2 | C18H34O6 | 346.46 g/mol

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.

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 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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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

EINECSNumber 215-663-3
RTECSNumber WG2920000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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