Sorbitan Monostearate

Name: Sorbitan Monostearate
Brand: Guangdong Huana Chemistry Co., Ltd.

Sorbitan monostearate, also known as sorbitan stearate/SMS, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with stearic acid. It has a molecular formula of C₂₄H₄₆O₆. At room temperature, this sorbitan ester is in the form of a pale-yellow to yellow granular solid. It has a sorbitan monostearate HLB value of 4.7. It has extensive uses such as, keeps moisture of yeasts; enhances oil-water dispersion stability; emulsifies and stabilizes in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, feeds, coating, textile formulations. It is commonly used in combination with polysorbate 60.

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CAS NO.: 1338-41-6
E NO.: sorbitan monostearate E491
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C₂₄H₄₆O₆
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 430.61

Sorbitan Monostearate MSDS

pharmaceutical gel emulsion span tween polysorbate sorbitan esters 2

cream stable emulsifier cake food whipped whipping stabilzer emulsion span tween polysorbate sorbitan esters

Technical Information of Sorbitan Monostearate

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

Parameters	Unit	Standard value
Fatty acid	w/%	71~75
Sorbitol	w/%	29.5~33.5
Acid value	mg KOH/g	≤10
Saponification value	mg KOH/g	147~157
Hydroxyl value	mg KOH/g	235~260
Moisture	w/%	≤1.5
Arsenic	mg/kg	≤3
Pb	mg/kg	≤2

Advantages of Sorbitan Monostearate

Versatile application in food formulations (e.g. 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 point
Sorbitan monostearate span 60 can be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, feed and industry