Description

Glycerol 5-Hydroxydecanoate is a specialized monoacylglycerol (MAG) derivative, a versatile chemical intermediate prized for its unique amphiphilic structure. This compound matters for its ability to act as a functional emulsifier, solubilizer, and building block in advanced formulations, offering a balance between lipophilic and hydrophilic properties. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and specialty chemicals need it for developing sophisticated delivery systems, stabilizing emulsions, and synthesizing value-added derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a non-ionic surfactant and solubilizing agent in lipid-based drug delivery systems (e.g., self-emulsifying drug delivery systems - SEDDS) to enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Functions as an effective emulsifier and emollient in creams, lotions, and serums, contributing to texture and stability while offering potential skin-conditioning benefits.
• Food-Grade Additive: Can serve as an emulsifier (E471-related) in food products, though specific regulatory approval for this derivative must be verified per market.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key starting material or intermediate for the synthesis of more complex lipids, glycolipids, or structured triglycerides with tailored functional properties.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in research applications as a model compound for studying lipid metabolism, membrane interactions, or as a component in diagnostic formulations.
• Industrial Surfactant: Finds use in niche industrial applications requiring biodegradable and mild surfactants for agrochemicals or specialty cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycerol 5-Hydroxydecanoate
CAS No.	26446-31-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O₅
Molecular Weight	262.34 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Monoglyceride; 1-Monoglyceride of 5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid; 5-Hydroxycapric Acid Glycerol Monoester; Glycerol Mono(5-hydroxydecanoate); Glyceryl 5-Hydroxydecanoate; 5-Hydroxydecanoin; MAG of 5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid; Monoglyceride of 5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycerol 5-Hydroxydecanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under an inert gas blanket for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Content	Contact for details
Free Glycerol	≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.