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Sorbitan monostearate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sorbitan monostearate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Span 60;Sorbitan monooctadecanoate |
| Chinese name | 山梨醇酐单硬脂酸酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 司盘60;失水山梨醇单硬脂酸酯;S-60乳化剂 |
| Chemical category | Food Emulsifiers |
| CAS No. | 1338-41-6 |
| EINECS No. | 215-664-9 |
| Molecular formula | C24H46O6 |
| Molecular weight | 430.63 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥95.0%; acid value ≤10 mg KOH/g; saponification value 147–157 mg KOH/g; hydroxyl value 235–260 mg KOH/g; water ≤1.5%
Performance characteristics
Nonionic surfactant, lipophilic emulsifier, good emulsifying and dispersing properties
Application scenarios
Food emulsifier, cosmetic emulsifier, pharmaceutical excipient, textile auxiliary