Glycerol monostearate

• CAS: 31566-31-1
• Catalog Number: ACM31566311
• Category: Polymer/Macromolecule
• Molecular Weight: 358.6 g/mol
• Molecular Formula: C21H42O4
• 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
• 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
• Boiling Point: >260°C
• Melting Point: 58°C
• Flash Point: >500°F
• Density: 0.910 (25°C)
• 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
• Complexity: 281
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• Exact Mass: 358.30830982 g/mol
• Formal Charge: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 25
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
• Isotope Atom Count: 0
• Monoisotopic Mass: 358.30830982 g/mol
• Rotatable Bond Count: 20
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 66.8Ų
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• XLogP3: 7.4

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of glycerol monostearate?

The molecular formula of glycerol monostearate is C21H42O4.

What is the molecular weight of glycerol monostearate?

The molecular weight of glycerol monostearate is 358.6 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of glycerol monostearate?

The IUPAC name of glycerol monostearate is 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate.

What is the Synonym of glycerol monostearate?

The synonyms of glycerol monostearate are Glyceryl monostearate, Monostearin, and GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE.

What is the CAS number of glycerol monostearate?

The CAS number of glycerol monostearate is 123-94-4.

What is the ChEBI ID of glycerol monostearate?

The ChEBI ID of glycerol monostearate is not mentioned in the reference.

What is the InChIKey of glycerol monostearate?

The InChIKey of glycerol monostearate is VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the FEMA number of glycerol monostearate?

The FEMA number of glycerol monostearate is 2527.

What is the JECFA number of glycerol monostearate?

The JECFA number of glycerol monostearate is 918.

What is the Wikipedia page for glycerol monostearate?

The Wikipedia page for glycerol monostearate is "Glycerol_monostearate".