Lecithin is a group of fatty substances used in various industries as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent. It is found naturally in soybeans and eggs.
- Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier in chocolates, margarine, and salad dressings.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in drug formulations as an excipient.
- Cosmetics: Applied in lotions, creams, and shampoos.
- Industrial Applications: Used in paints, coatings, and as a lubricant.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Yellow-brown viscous liquid |
| Odor |
Mild |
| Molecular Formula |
C42H80NO8P |
| Molecular Weight |
758.11 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
Varies depending on the source |
| Density |
0.97 - 1.01 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in oils, insoluble in water |
| Flash Point |
>200 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |