Glycerol Monotearate (GMS SE) (E-471)

CAS Number: 31566-31-1

Molecular Formula: C21H42O4

Purity: Glycerol Monotearate (GMS SE) (E-471) 98% purity

Glycerol Monostearate (E-471) - Food Grade

About Glycerol Monotearate (GMS SE) (E-471)

Glycerol Monostearate (GMS SE) (E-471) (CAS 31566-31-1) remains a cornerstone of the US pharmaceutical and food processing sectors, particularly as high purity fine chemicals utilized in complex drug delivery systems and topical formulations where Pharma/API purity 99% is required for surfactant stability. Monostearin ...

Variants

Glyceryl Monostearate Self-Emulsifying (GMS SE)

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Glyceryl monostearate (GMS)

CAS: 31566-31-1

Glycerol Monotearate (GMS SE) (E-471) Specifications

CAS Number

31566-31-1

Molecular Formula

C21H42O4

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

CAS Number

31566-31-1

Molecular Formula

C21H42O4

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

Purity

Glycerol Monotearate (GMS SE) (E-471) 98% purity

Melting Point

57–65 °C

Density

0.9700 g/cm3

pKa

PSA

66.8 Å²

Average mass

358.56 g/mol

Monoisotopic mass

358.30830982 Da

Molar mass

358.56 g/mol

Food Emulsifier and Stabilizer

A versatile non-ionic surfactant and E471 additive used to blend immiscible oil and water phases, improve crumb softness in baked goods, and prevent ice crystal formation in frozen desserts

Pharmaceutical Excipient

A high-purity binder, lubricant, and sustained-release agent utilized in tablet formulations and as an emulsifying base for medicated ointments and topical creams

Cosmetic Thickening Agent

A foundational emollient and stabilizer employed to enhance the viscosity, spreadability, and sensory profile of lotions, creams, and personal care formulations

Plastic Processing Aid

A multifunctional additive used as an internal lubricant, antistatic agent, and anti-fogging component to improve melt flow and surface quality in polymer manufacturing.