342394-34-7 GLYCERYL MONO STEARATE, GMS, Glyceryl monostearate CAS NO.342394-34-7

glycerol monostearate(gms)

identification:

chemical name: monostearin

synonyms: glycerol monostearate; gms; molecular distilled monoglyceride; 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate

cas no.: 11099-07-3

molecular formula: c21h42o4

properties: white or cream-like waxy flakes with the odour of fatty, free flowing, poisonless. disperse in hot water, soluble in hot alcohol. glycerol monostearate, commonly known as gms, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier. gms is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic. it is a glycerol ester of stearic acid.

specifications:

total monoglyceride content%: ≥95

hlb value:3.8

acid value%: ≤2.0

iodine value: ≤1.0

melting point℃: ≥65

heavy metals%: ≤0.0005

arsenic(as)%: ≤0.0001

iron(fe)%: ≤0.0002

application:

gms is used principally as emulsifiers, starch-complexing agents and aerating agents and they are widely used. applications include: baked goods, e.g. bread, cakes; confectionery, e.g. chewing gum, toffees, caramels; dairy products, e.g. imitation creams, desserts, edible ices; fats, e.g. margarines, shortenings; starch, e.g. mashed potatoes, pasta.