Monostearin
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Basic information
- CAS
123-94-4- Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)CO- InChIKey
VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C21H42O4
- Average molar mass
- 358.6 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 358.30830982
Overview
1-monostearoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has stearoyl as the acyl group. It has a role as a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite and an algal metabolite.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Monostearin
- IUPAC
- 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
- English name
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoate
- Molecular formula
- C18H36O2.x(C3H8O3)x
- Molecular weight
- 0
Names & synonyms
Glyceryl monostearateMonostearin31566-31-1Glycerin 1-stearateStearin, 1-mono-Glycerin 1-monostearateStearic acid 1-monoglyceride1-Glyceryl stearatealpha-MonostearinStearoylglycerolGlyceryl 1-monostearateGlycerin monostearate
Show more names
Polyglycerin-3-triisostearat1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoate
3-Stearoyloxy-1,2-propanediolCerasynt SDMonoglyceryl stearateGlycerol alpha-monostearateCefatinDermagineMonelginSedetine
Database identifiers
- CAS
123-94-4、14811-92-8、22610-63-5、31566-31-1、83138-62-9、85666-92-8、91052-47-0- PubChem CID
- 24699
- DTXSID
DTXSID7029160- ChEMBL
CHEMBL255696- ChEBI
CHEBI:75555- UNII
- 258491E1RZ
- EC Number
- 204-664-4、245-121-1、250-705-4、293-208-8、617-739-5
- Nikkaji
- J10.136B
Properties
Computed structural propertiesFilling in
- XLogP
- 7.4
- Topological polar surface area
- 66.8 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 4
- Rotatable bonds
- 20
- Heavy atoms
- 25
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 281
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Stearates
LipidsLipids -> Glycerolipids [GL] -> Monoradylglycerols [GL01] -> Monoacylglycerols [GL0101]
CosmeticsEmulsifying; Emollient
SurfactantsSurfactant
Food AdditivesEMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FIRMING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, MASTICATORY SUBSTANCE, TEXTURIZER -> FDA Substance added to food
Density0.97 @25 °C
Solubility
insoluble in water; soluble in hot oils, organic solvents
soluble in hot alcohol (in ethanol)
Food Contact SubstancesFCS -> FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR
Physical Description
Dry Powder; Liquid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; Large Crystals; CBI; Large Crystals; Other Solid; Dry Powder
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.6% (708 of 711) of all reports.
Not Classified
Aggregated GHS information provided per 711 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (428 of 428) of all reports.
Not Classified
Aggregated GHS information provided per 428 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Chemical: Octadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Octadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Octadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
REACH registered substance: Glycerides, C16-18 mono- (EC: 293-208-8)
REACH registered substance: Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol (EC: 250-705-4)
Other Safety Information
IMAP assessments - Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester: Human health tier I assessment
IMAP assessments - Octadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol: Human health tier I assessment
Hazards Summary
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Uses
Used as a pharmaceutical aid; [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as an emulsifier, firming agent, flavor enhancer, lubricant or release agent, masticatory substance, and texturizer for foods; [FDA]
U.S. Production
2023: 4,000,000 - <5,500,000 lb
2023: 125,399 lb
Consumer UsesLubricating agent
Industry UsesAnti-static agent
Household ProductsInformation on 51 consumer products that contain Glyceryl monostearate in the following categories is provided:
Use Classification
EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants
Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern
EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants
Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
General Manufacturing Information
Plastics Product Manufacturing
Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester: ACTIVE
Octadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol: ACTIVE
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: 1-monostearoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has stearoyl as the acyl group. It has a role as an algal metabolite and a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite.
Related reactions
19 records
Compound notes
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