Description

D-Glucitol 1,3,4,5,6-Pentalaurate is a fully esterified derivative of sorbitol (D-glucitol) with lauric acid, offering unique amphiphilic properties as a non-ionic surfactant and emollient. This compound is valued for its ability to modify texture, provide conditioning effects, and enhance the stability of formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for creating high-performance products.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a high-efficiency emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and texture enhancer in creams, lotions, and makeup products.
• Hair Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products to impart softness and manageability.
• Skin Care Emulsions: Functions as a co-emulsifier and stabilizer in oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, improving product feel and spreadability.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as an excipient in ointments and topical creams, aiding in drug delivery and improving skin adherence.
• Specialty Surfactants: Utilized as a raw material for synthesizing more complex surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) values.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Can be employed in specialty lubricant formulations and as a mold release agent due to its ester-based structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glucitol 1,3,4,5,6-Pentalaurate
CAS No.	94108-71-1
Molecular Formula	C66H124O11
Molecular Weight	1069.7 g/mol
Synonyms	Sorbitol Pentalaurate; D-Glucitol Pentalaurate; Sorbitan Pentalaurate; Lauric Acid, Pentaester with D-Glucitol; 1,3,4,5,6-Pentalauroyl-D-glucitol; Ester of Sorbitol and Lauric Acid; Nonionic Surfactant Sorbide Laurate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Glucitol 1,3,4,5,6-Pentalaurate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, acid value, and hydroxyl value are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	≤ 20 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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