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Sorbitan monostearate

meets FCC analytical specifications

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H46O6
CAS Number:
1338-41-6
Molecular Weight:
430.62
FEMA Number:
3028
Beilstein:
6820761
EC Number:
215-664-9
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901437
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
meets analytical specifications of FCC

mp

54-57 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@@H](O)[C@H]1OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChI

1S/C24H46O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-22(27)29-19-21(26)24-23(28)20(25)18-30-24/h20-21,23-26,28H,2-19H2,1H3/t20-,21+,23+,24+/m0/s1

InChI key

HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XWVZOOPGSA-N

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General description

Sorbitan monostearate is a hydrophobic nonionic surfactant is commonly used as an emulsifier, stabilizer and defoaming agent. It is also used to rehydrate yeast.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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