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Mosselman Sorbitan Monolaurate EP 10 (1338-39-2)

Chemical Name: Sorbitan Monolaurate

CAS Number: 1338-39-2

Chemical Family: Fatty Acid Esters, Sorbitan Esters

Functions: Emulsifier, Solubilizer

Synonyms: E 493, Lauric acid sorbitan ester, Sorbitan lauric acid monoester, Sorbitan monododecanoate, Sorbitan monolauric acid ester, Tween 28

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    CAS No.
    1338-39-2
    EC No.
    215-663-3
    Chemical Structure

    Mosselman Sorbitan Monolaurate EP 10 (1338-39-2) - Chemical Structure

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Brownish-yellow viscous liquid
    Dispersible in
    Water
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Miscible In
    Ethanol 96%
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C10 Capric Contentmax. 10%—
    C12 Lauric Content40-60%—
    C14 Myristic Content14-25%—
    C16 Palmitic Content7-15%—
    C18 Stearic Contentmax. 7%—
    C18:1 Oleic Contentmax. 11%—
    C18:2 Linoleic Contentmax. 3%—
    C6 Caproïc Contentmax. 1%—
    C8 Caprylic Contentmax. 10%—
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Water Contentmax. 1.5%—
    Acid Valuemax. 7mg KOH/g—
    Peroxide Valuemax. 5meq O2/kg—
    Saponification Value158-170mg KOH/g—
    Total Ash Contentmax. 0.5%—
    Hydroxyl Value330-358mg KOH/g—
    Iodine Valuemax. 10g I₂/100 g—

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