Sorbitan Monooleate

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Sorbitan monooleate (Span 80, E494) is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid.

Product Details

Formula:

C24H44O6

CAS Number:

1338-43-8

Also Known As:

Span 80; E494; Sorbitan mono-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate

applications:

Sorbitan monooleate is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as an emulsifier, stabilizer, wetting agent and viscosity modifier in many industries including detergency, pesticides, polymers, coatings and textiles.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Light yellow, viscous liquid

Boiling Point, °C

579.3

Density, g/cm3

0.986

Melting point, °C

10-12

Molecular weight, g/mol

428.6

Odor

Fatty odor

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.48

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Sorbitan Monooleate requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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