Sorbitan Monolaurate

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Sorbitan, esters, monododecanoate;
Sorbitan monolaurate [1338-39-2]

DEFINITION

Sorbitan Monolaurate is a partial ester of lauric acid with Sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. It yields, upon saponification, NLT 55.0% and NMT 63.0% of fatty acids, and NLT 39.0% and NMT 45.0% of polyols (w/w).

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP 1,4-Sorbitan RS
USP Isosorbide RS

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