Sorbitan Monostearate

sorbitan monostearate, also known as sorbitan stearate/SMs, is synthesizedby the esterification of sorbitan with stearic acid. It has a molecular formulaof C24H46O6.At room temperature, it is in the form of a pale-yellow toyellow granular solid. lt has a sorbitan monostearate HLB value of 4.7.lt hasextensive uses such as, keeps moisture of yeasts; enhances oil-waterdispersion stability; emulsifies and stabilizes in cosmetic, pharmaceutical,feeds, coating, textile formulations. Ilt is commonly used in combination withpolysorbate 60.

CAS NO.:1338-41-6

E NO.: sorbitan monostearate E491

MOLECULAR FORMULA:C24H46O6

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 430.61

Technical Information of Sorbitan Monostearate

According to GB13481-2011, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters

Unit

standard value

Fatty acid

w/%

7]~75

sorbitol

w/%

29.5~33.5

Acid value

mg KoH/g

≤10

saponification value

mg KoH/g

147~157

Hydroxyl value

mg KoH/

235~260

Moisture

gw/%

≤1.5

Arsenic

mg/kg

≤3

Pb

mg/kg

≤2

Advantages of Sorbitan Monostearate

versatile application in food formulations (eg. enhance volume and texture and anti-staling in cakes;act as bloom retardant and flow modifier in chocolate)

Soluble in ethanol, toluene, mineral oil and ethyl acetate at temperatures higher than its melting pointcan be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, feed and industry