Description

2-Monoolein is a high-purity monoglyceride derived from oleic acid, serving as a versatile non-ionic surfactant and emulsifying agent. Its molecular structure provides excellent surface-active properties, making it critical for stabilizing complex mixtures and enhancing product performance. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients for their formulations.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods, margarine, ice cream, and whipped toppings to improve texture and shelf life.
• Pharmaceuticals: Acts as a solubilizer and absorption enhancer in topical creams, ointments, and transdermal drug delivery systems.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as an emollient and emulsifier in lotions, creams, and makeup products for smooth application and stability.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a lubricant additive, plasticizer, and intermediate in the synthesis of more complex esters and polymers.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or model lipid in enzymatic studies and membrane research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Monoolein
CAS No.	3443-84-3
Molecular Formula	C21H40O4
Molecular Weight	356.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Oleoyl-rac-glycerol; rac-1-Oleoylglycerol; 2-Monooleoylglycerol; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, (Z)-; Glycerol 1-oleate; Glyceryl monooleate (isomeric mixture); Monolein; Oleic acid monoglyceride; EINECS 222-341-1
EINECS	222-341-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Monoolein is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and technical applications, with testing protocols aligned to relevant standards such as FCC and in-house pharmacopeial guidelines. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 90.0% (as monoolein)
Acid Value	≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	60 - 80
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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