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Glycerol monostearate

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Glycerol monostearate chemical structure
CAS number31566-31-1
FormulaC21H42O4
Molar mass358.6 g/mol
Physical formSolid
HS code29157020
InChIKeyVBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC name2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate

About Glycerol monostearate

Glycerol monostearate sits in our lipids & Fatty Acids section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. Identity at a glance (Synthesis): CAS 31566-31-1, formula C21H42O4 and molar mass 358.6 g/mol. Typical appearance is white to off-white to beige chunks.

Typical applications

  • Lipid research
  • Membrane & liposome studies
  • Nutritional research
  • Pharmaceutical synthesis

Storage and safety notes

Reported physical data: melting point 54-60 °C. No GHS classification is recorded for this item, but handle it with normal laboratory care.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.

Typical uses

  • Lipid research
  • Membrane & liposome studies
  • Nutritional research
  • Pharmaceutical synthesis

Applications

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Glycerol monostearate
Product nameGlycerol monostearate
Catalogue numberZX-003014
CAS number31566-31-1
IUPAC name2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
Molecular formulaC21H42O4
Molar mass358.6 g/mol
Exact mass358.3083
GradeSynthesis
Physical formSolid
AppearanceWhite to off-white to beige chunks
Melting point54-60 °C
XLogP37.4
H-bond donors / acceptors2 / 4
Topological polar surface area66.8 Ų
HS code29157020
InChIKeyVBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
PubChem CID24699
SynonymsMonostearin, GMS, Glyceryl monostearate, Glycerin 1-monostearate, Glycerin 1-stearate, Stearin, 1-mono-, Stearic acid 1-monoglyceride, 1-Glyceryl stearate, alpha-Monostearin, Glyceryl 1-monostearate, Stearoylglycerol, Glycerin monostearate

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

No GHS classification is on file for this item. Handle it as an unknown laboratory chemical and request the SDS with your quotation.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Glycerol monostearate
500 gQuoted on request
1 kgQuoted on request
5 kgQuoted on request
25 kgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Glycerol monostearate

Which CAS number identifies Glycerol monostearate?
Glycerol monostearate is registered under CAS 31566-31-1. You may also see it listed as Monostearin, GMS, Glyceryl monostearate. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-003014.
What are the formula and molar mass of Glycerol monostearate?
For Glycerol monostearate, its formula is C21H42O4 and its molar mass is 358.6 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate. InChIKey VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for Glycerol monostearate?
This listing is Synthesis grade. Standard packs are 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with Glycerol monostearate?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship Glycerol monostearate to my country?
Yes. Glycerol monostearate ships worldwide by express courier, air cargo or sea freight, quoted on the Incoterm you prefer, with full export documents.

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