Description

Monopalmitin is a monoglyceride derived from palmitic acid, serving as a versatile amphiphilic molecule with emulsifying and stabilizing properties. Its primary value lies in its ability to improve texture, consistency, and shelf-life in complex formulations. This makes it a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable, high-purity functional additives.

Application

• As a food emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods, margarines, and whipped toppings.
• As a co-emulsifier and consistency factor in cosmetic creams, lotions, and ointments.
• As an excipient and bioavailability enhancer in pharmaceutical drug delivery systems.
• As a intermediate in the synthesis of more complex lipids and esters.
• As a texturizer and anti-staling agent in starch-based food products.
• In industrial applications as a lubricant component or processing aid.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monopalmitin
CAS No.	542-44-9
Molecular Formula	C19H38O4
Molecular Weight	330.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Monopalmitin; Glycerol 1-monopalmitate; α-Monopalmitin; Palmitic acid monoglyceride; 1-Hexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol; Glyceryl monopalmitate; rac-1-Monopalmitoylglycerol
EINECS	208-814-9

Quality Control

Our Monopalmitin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for food, cosmetic, and technical applications, with specifications aligned to industry expectations for purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, monoester content, and acid value are provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage or opened containers, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen) is recommended to preserve quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Monopalmitin Content)	Min. 90% (by GC or HPLC)
Acid Value	≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	Approx. 68 - 72 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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