Description

Monotridecanoin is a high-purity monoglyceride derived from tridecanoic acid, serving as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its defined structure offers consistent performance in formulations requiring specific fatty acid chain length properties. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable raw materials for emulsification, stabilization, and conditioning applications.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a non-ionic emulsifier and emollient in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a solubilizer and bioavailability enhancer in topical and oral drug delivery systems.
• Food Industry Additive: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer (E471) in specific food-grade applications where its chain length is advantageous.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block or intermediate for synthesizing more complex lipids, esters, and surfactants.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Employed in specialty industrial lubricants and mold release formulations due to its lubricating properties.
• Research & Development: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monotridecanoin
CAS No.	50978-35-3
Molecular Formula	C16H32O4
Molecular Weight	288.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Monotridecanoin; Glycerol 1-tridecanoate; 1-Tridecanoylglycerol; Glyceryl monotridecanoate; Monotridecanoylglycerol; Tridecanoic acid monoglyceride; 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl tridecanoate; α-Monotridecanoin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Monotridecanoin is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, monoester content, and acid value are available upon request. We can support compliance needs for various application standards, including food-grade (FCC) and cosmetic-grade specifications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 90.0% (as Monoglyceride)
Acid Value	≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	180 - 200 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
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.