Description

Sorbitan, Hexanoate is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and caproic acid. This versatile compound is valued for its ability to stabilize emulsions and modify surface tension in complex formulations. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, food, and industrial chemical sectors seeking reliable performance and ingredient compatibility.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary or co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and makeup, providing stable texture and smooth application.
• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier (E-number series) in baked goods, dairy analogs, and edible coatings to ensure uniform texture and extended shelf life.
• Industrial Lubricants & Additives: Functions as an additive to improve the lubricity, stability, and anti-corrosion properties of metalworking fluids and synthetic lubricants.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Enhances the dispersion and wetting of pesticides and herbicides, improving foliar adhesion and efficacy.
• Paints & Coatings: Serves as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers, promoting even color distribution and preventing settling.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Utilized in topical drug delivery systems as an emulsifier for ointments and creams.
• Textile Processing: Applied as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber treatment and finishing processes.
• Plastic & Polymer Additive: Acts as an internal or external lubricant and anti-static agent during polymer processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sorbitan, Hexanoate
CAS No.	50809-53-5
Molecular Formula	C12H22O6
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Sorbitan Monocaproate; Sorbitan Caproate; Span 60 (Caproate ester); Sorbitan, monohexanoate; 1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, 6-hexanoate; Anhydrohexitol hexanoate; Ester of sorbitol and caproic acid; Food emulsifier E 495 (related series)
EINECS	256-705-1

Quality Control

Our Sorbitan, Hexanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested against comprehensive specifications to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency suitable for demanding industrial and food-grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, acid value, and hydroxyl value are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, viscous liquid to pale yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 8.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	300 - 360 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	140 - 160 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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