2-oleoylglycerol
CAS 3443-84-3
Formula C21H40O4
MW 356.54 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Emulsification & DispersionSolvent & CarrierHumectant & Moisturizing
Description
2-Oleoylglycerol (CAS 3443-84-3), also known as 2-Monoolein, 2-OG, MG(18:1), or MAG(18:1), is a monoacylglycerol consisting of a glycerol backbone esterified with oleic acid at the sn-2 position. It carries no assigned E-code and is distinct from the more common sn-1 isomer found in commercial monoglyceride blends.
In food and pharmaceutical formulations, 2-OG functions as an emulsifier by orienting at oil-water interfaces to stabilize dispersions, and as a lipid carrier to improve the solubilization of poorly water-soluble active compounds. It also acts as an endogenous signaling lipid analog in nutritional research, where it is used to study GPR119 receptor activation and fat-sensing mechanisms.
2-Oleoylglycerol is available in research and industrial grades as an oil-phase liquid. It falls under REACH registration requirements for EU supply. Procurement quantities typically range from gram-scale research packs to kilogram batches, with purity specifications confirmed by HPLC or GC analysis.
In food and pharmaceutical formulations, 2-OG functions as an emulsifier by orienting at oil-water interfaces to stabilize dispersions, and as a lipid carrier to improve the solubilization of poorly water-soluble active compounds. It also acts as an endogenous signaling lipid analog in nutritional research, where it is used to study GPR119 receptor activation and fat-sensing mechanisms.
2-Oleoylglycerol is available in research and industrial grades as an oil-phase liquid. It falls under REACH registration requirements for EU supply. Procurement quantities typically range from gram-scale research packs to kilogram batches, with purity specifications confirmed by HPLC or GC analysis.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 36-37 °C |
| Boiling Point | 485.4±35.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.9963 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Color | Colourless |
| Form | Oil |
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate2-OGMG(18:1)MAG(18:1)Glyceryl 2-Oleate2-MONOOLEINβ-MonooleinOlein, 2-mono-
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