Glycerol Monolaurate

Name:
Glycerol Monolaurate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	glyceryl monolaurate
M Formula:	C11H23COOCH2CH2OCH2OH
Properties:
Cream-colored paste; faint odor. Mp 23–27C, d 0.98, FFA <2.5%, iodine value 5–8, pH 8.0–8.6 (25C) (5% aqueous dispersion). Dispersible in water; soluble in methanol and ethanol, toluene, naphtha, mineral oil, cottonseed oil, ethyl acetate. Combustible.See Monoglyceride.
Grade:
Edible, technical.
Use:
Emulsifying and dispersing agent for food products, oils, waxes, and solvents; antifoaming agent; dry-cleaning soap base.