Nomenclature
CAS number: 31566-31-1
Octadecanoic acid monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol; Monostearin.
Description and references
The commercial product is a mixture of variable
proportions of glyceryl monostearate and glyceryl monopalmitate.
Properties
White, wax-like solid or wax-like beads, or flakes, mp 56-58°. Saponification
value 164-170. Iodine value not more than 6. Soluble in hot organic
solvents such as alcohol, benzene, ether, acetone, mineral or fixed
oils. Insol in water, but may be dispersed in hot water with the
aid of a small amount of soap or other suitable surface active agent.Use
In pharmaceutical dispensing,
see Green,
J. Am. Pharm. Assoc. Pract. Pharm. Ed. 7, 299 (1946).