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Sorbitan Mono Laurate (E-493)

Sorbitan Mono Laurate (E-493)

CAS Number: 1338-39-2

Molecular Formula: C18H34O6

Purity: 99%

About Sorbitan Mono Laurate (E-493)

Sorbitan Mono Laurate (E-493), also designated under CAS No 1338-39-2, is a lipophilic non-ionic surfactant with a typical Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) value of 8.6, synthesised via the partial esterification of sorbitol-derived hexitol anhydrides with lauric acid. In global B2B chemical processing, it serves a...

Sorbitan Mono Laurate (E-493) Specifications

CAS Number
1338-39-2
Molecular Formula
C18H34O6
Molecular Weight
346.46 g/mol
IUPAC Name
[(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H]([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](CO1)O)O)O
InChI Key
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-BURFUSLBSA-N
InChI
1S/C18H34O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-16(21)23-13-15(20)18-17(22)14(19)12-24-18/h14-15,17-20,22H,2-13H2,1H3/t14-,15+,17+,18+/m0/s1
HSN No
29159099
Molecular Weight
346.46 g/mol
Purity
99%

Food Industry

An emulsifier and stabilizer used in baked goods, margarines, dressings, and confectionery to improve texture and consistency

Cosmetic Industry

A mild surfactant and emulsifier used in creams, lotions, and skincare products to provide smooth textures

Pharmaceutical Industry

An excipient, solubilizer, and stabilizer applied in topical ointments, creams, and drug delivery formulations

Textile Industry

A processing auxiliary used as a wetting agent and emulsifier in synthetic fiber production

Sorbitan Mono Laurate (E-493) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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