Distilled Monoglycerides (E471)

CAS Number: 31566-31-1

Molecular Formula: C21H42O4

About Distilled Monoglycerides (E471)

Distilled Monoglycerides (E471) (CAS 30899-62-1) represent a cornerstone in the United States specialty food and pharmaceutical sector, where high purity fine chemicals are mandated for stabilizing complex emulsions and enhancing the shelf life of lipid-based drug delivery systems. Glycerol monostearate, an essential c...

Variants

Glyceryl Monostearate Self-Emulsifying (GMS SE)

CAS: 31566-31-1

Glyceryl monostearate (GMS)

CAS: 31566-31-1

Distilled Monoglycerides (E471) Specifications

CAS Number

31566-31-1

Molecular Formula

C21H42O4

Molecular Weight

358.56 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O

InChI Key

VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C21H42O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(24)25-19-20(23)18-22/h20,22-23H,2-19H2,1H3

EINECS Number

250-705-4

MDL Number

MFCD01941299

CAS Number

31566-31-1

Molecular Formula

C21H42O4

Molecular Weight

358.56 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O

InChI Key

VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C21H42O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(24)25-19-20(23)18-22/h20,22-23H,2-19H2,1H3

EINECS Number

250-705-4

MDL Number

MFCD01941299

Molecular Weight

358.56 g/mol

Melting Point

60-70 °C

Boiling Point

476.9±25.0 °C (Predicted)

Freezing point

60.0-70.0°C

Flash Point

254.9 °C

Density

0.98 g/cm3

PSA

126 Å²

logP

-0.8

Average mass

358.56 g/mol

Molar mass

358.56 g/mol

Vapour pressure

0 Pa at 25 °C

Food Emulsifier and Stabilizer

A high-purity monoacylglycerol derived from vegetable oils used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, improve crumb softness, and extend shelf life in bakery, dairy, and confectionery products

Anti-staling Agent

A functional additive that forms complexes with starch to delay retrogradation and maintain moisture in bread and baked goods

Texturizer and Fat Replacer

A versatile ingredient used in meat processing and frozen desserts to improve mouthfeel, prevent ice crystal formation, and reduce fat content without compromising quality