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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0206 |
| Product Name | Sorbitan Stearate |
| CAS | 1338-41-6 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Span 60;Sorbitan, esters, monooctadecanoate;Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate;Sorbitan, monostearate;Sorbitan monostearate;Anhydrosorbitol monostearate |
| Description | Emulsifying agent derived from sorbitol and stearic acid. Saponification value 147-157. HLB value 4.7 (gives water-in-oil emulsions). |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate |
| Molecular Weight | 430.62 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C24H46O6 |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H]([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](CO1)O)O)O |
| InChI | HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XWVZOOPGSA-N |
| InChI Key | InChI=1S/C24H46O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-22(27)29-19-21(26)24-23(28)20(25)18-30-24/h20-21,23-26,28H,2-19H2,1H3/t20-,21+,23+,24+/m0/s1 |
| Boiling Point | 465 °C |
| Melting Point | 54-57 °C(lit.) |
| Purity | 99%+ |
| Density | 1.0 g/mL |
| Solubility | Partly soluble in alcohols, insoluble in water & oils |
| Appearance | Pale-yellow pellets, odorless |
| Application | Lotions, creams, ointments, various makeup products. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Composition | Sorbitan monostearate |
| Features And Benefits | Mild all-purpose water-in-oil emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix)Emulsion can be further stabilized when combined with polysorbate 60 or 80Acts as dispersing agent and has thickening properties |
| GMO | GMO-free |
| HS Code | 3402130000 |
| INCI | Sorbitan monostearate |
| Isomeric SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H]([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](CO1)O)O)O |
| Manufacture | Sorbitan stearate is obtained by esterification of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) with the fatty acid stearic acid. |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Sorbitol, stearic acid (from vegetable oils) |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 96.2 Ų |
| Uses | Warm to melt before use. Typical use level 1 - 6%. For external use only. |
What is the chemical formula of Span 60?
The chemical formula of Span 60 is C24H46O6.
What is the melting point of Span 60?
The melting point of Span 60 is 54-57 °C.
What is the boiling point of Span 60?
The boiling point of Span 60 is approximately 464.84 °C.
What is the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of Span 60?
The HLB of Span 60 is 4.7.
Is Span 60 soluble in water?
Span 60 is practically insoluble in water, but dispersible.
What is the primary use of Span 60?
Span 60 is primarily used as an emulsifier for water-in-oil creams and lotions.
How is Span 60 prepared?
Span 60 is prepared by reacting edible commercial stearic acid with sorbitol.
What are the safety statements associated with Span 60?
The safety statements associated with Span 60 are 24/25.
What is the usage level range of Span 60 in various applications?
The typical usage level range of Span 60 is from 0.30 to 0.70%.
What are some of the potential hazards of Span 60?
Span 60 is mildly toxic by ingestion, and it is considered a skin irritant.
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