Sorbitan Monopalmitate

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Sorbitan, esters, monohexadecanoate;
Sorbitan monopalmitate [26266-57-9]

DEFINITION

Sorbitan Monopalmitate is a partial ester of palmitic acid with Sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. It yields, upon saponification, NLT 63.0% and NMT 71.0% of fatty acids, and NLT 32.0% and NMT 38.0% of polyols (w/w).

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP 1,4-Sorbitan RS
USP Isosorbide RS

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