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Glyceryl monostearate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Glyceryl monostearate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | GMS;Glyceryl monostearate;Monostearin |
| Chinese name | 单硬脂酸甘油酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 甘油单硬脂酸酯;单甘酯;GMS |
| Chemical category | Food Emulsifiers |
| CAS No. | 31566-31-1 |
| EINECS No. | 204-664-4 |
| Molecular formula | C21H42O4 |
| Molecular weight | 358.56 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥95.0%; melting point 55–60°C; acid value ≤5 mg KOH/g; iodine value ≤3 g I2/100g; free glycerol ≤1.0%
Performance characteristics
White to cream colored powder or flakes, nonionic emulsifier, good emulsifying and stabilizing properties
Application scenarios
Food emulsifier, cosmetic emulsifier, pharmaceutical excipient, plastics anti-static agent