Sorbitan Sesquioleate

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DEFINITION

Sorbitan Sesquioleate is a partial oleate ester of Sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. It yields, upon saponification, NLT 74.0% and NMT 80.0% of fatty acids, and NLT 22.0% and NMT 28.0% of polyols (w/w).

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP 1,4-Sorbitan RS
USP Isosorbide RS
USP Sorbitol RS

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