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Glycerol Monostearate

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Chemical Product

Glycerol Monostearate

    Synonyms:
    GMS, Glyceryl Monostearate
    Molecular Formula:
    C21H42O4
    Cas Number:
    123-94-4
    Molecular Weight:
    358.56 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Glycerol Monostearate is an emulsifying agent and surfactant used in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. It is used to stabilize emulsions and improve the texture of food products.
    Applications:
    - Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier in food products like ice cream and margarine. - Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in lotions, creams, and shampoos for its emulsifying properties. - Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in tablet coatings and as a stabilizer. - Industrial Applications: Used in lubricants, adhesives, and as a dispersing agent.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White to off-white waxy solid
Odor Mild
Molecular Formula C21H42O4
Molecular Weight 358.56 g/mol
Melting Point 55 - 58 °C
Density 0.98 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in oils and alcohols, insoluble in water
pH (1% solution) 6.0 - 7.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Glycerol Monostearate is an emulsifying agent and surfactant used in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. It is used to stabilize emulsions and improve the texture of food products.
- Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier in food products like ice cream and margarine. - Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in lotions, creams, and shampoos for its emulsifying properties. - Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in tablet coatings and as a stabilizer. - Industrial Applications: Used in lubricants, adhesives, and as a dispersing agent.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White to off-white waxy solid
Odor Mild
Molecular Formula C21H42O4
Molecular Weight 358.56 g/mol
Melting Point 55 - 58 °C
Density 0.98 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in oils and alcohols, insoluble in water
pH (1% solution) 6.0 - 7.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions