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Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan, esters, mono(Z)-9-octadecenoate;
 Sorbitan monooleate [1338-43-8]

DEFINITION

Sorbitan Monooleate is a partial oleate ester of Sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. It yields, upon saponification, NLT 72.0% and NMT 78.0% of fatty acids, and NLT 25.0% and NMT 31.0% of polyols (w/w).

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USP 1,4-Sorbitan RS
USP Isosorbide RS
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