Sorbitan monostearate

Description

CAS: 1338-41-6 | C24H46O6 | 430.63 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1338-41-6
• Molecular Formula: C24H46O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 430.63
• MDL Number: MFCD00005366,MFCD00005366
• InChI Key: HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-IIZJTUPISA-N
• Synonym: Sorbitan monooctadecanoate; Span™ 60
• PubChem CID: 23725022
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

• Melting Point: 53°C to 57°C
• Density: 1
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: >149°C (300°F)
• Merck Index: 14,8724
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol (50mg/ml),isopropanol,mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-2-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate
• Formula Weight: 430.63
• Chemical Name or Material: Sorbitan monostearate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-664-9
RTECSNumber	WG2933500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only