Description

D-Glucitol Monolaurate is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and lauric acid. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and conditioning properties in a wide range of formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries seeking effective and versatile ingredients.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and ointments, providing a smooth texture and improved skin feel.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a non-ionic surfactant in topical drug delivery systems and as an emulsifying agent in medicated creams.
• Food Industry Additive: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in certain food products, though specific food-grade compliance should be verified.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a surfactant and dispersing agent in various industrial processes, including agrochemicals and textile processing.
• Research & Development: Employed as a biochemical reagent and a building block for synthesizing more complex sugar esters in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glucitol Monolaurate
CAS No.	26657-97-6
Molecular Formula	C18H36O7
Molecular Weight	364.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Sorbitan Monolaurate; Sorbitan Laurate; Span 20; Arlacel 20; Emsorb 2515; Glucitol, 1-dodecanoate; D-Sorbitol monolaurate; Anhydrosorbitol monolaurate
EINECS	247-887-0

Quality Control

Our D-Glucitol Monolaurate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available for all shipments. We can support compliance with relevant standards such as USP-NF, FCC, or specific pharmacopeial monographs upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 7.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	158 - 170 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	330 - 358 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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