Glycerol Monostearate

Name:
Glycerol Monostearate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	GMS; glyceryl monostearate; monostearin
M Formula:	(C17H35)COOCH2CH2OCH2OH
Properties:
Pure white or cream-colored, waxlike solid; faint odor; fatty agreeable taste. Affected by light, mp 58–59C (capillary tube), d 0.97, FFA <5%, iodine value 3–4, dispersible in hot water, soluble (hot) in alcohol, oils, and hydrocarbons. Combustible.See Monoglyceride.
Grade:
Edible, cosmetic, NF.
Use:
Thickening and emulsifying agent for margarine, shortenings, and other food products; flavoring; emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents; protective coating for hygroscopicpowders; cosmetics; pharmaceuticals; opacifier; detackifier; resin lubricant.

See “Aldo MO” [Ashland].