Catalog Number
ACM31566311
Product Name
Glycerol monostearate
Category
Polymer/Macromolecule
Description
Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is the glycerol ester of stearic acid . It is commonly used as an emulsifier in foods. Glyceryl monostearate is a natural product found in Aristolochia cucurbitifolia, Lobelia longisepala, and other organisms with data available.
Synonyms
Glyceryl monostearate
123-94-4
Monostearin
31566-31-1
GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE
Glyceryl stearate
1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol
Tegin
1-MONOSTEARIN
2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
Glycerin 1-monostearate
Glycerol 1-monostearate
Stearin, 1-mono-
Stearic acid 1-monoglyceride
1-Monostearoylglycerol
Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
1-Glyceryl stearate
Glycerin 1-stearate
Glycerol 1-stearate
IUPAC Name
2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
Molecular Weight
358.6 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C21H42O4
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
InChI
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
InChI Key
VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Used as a pharmaceutical aid; Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; Used as an emulsifier, firming agent, flavor enhancer, lubricant or release agent, masticatory substance, and texturizer for foods; Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier.
Alpha Sort
Glycerol monostearate
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Exact Mass
358.30830982 g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Monoisotopic Mass
358.30830982 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area
66.8Ų
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
1
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
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