Glyceryl Monooleate

Glyceryl Monooleate (CAS 111-03-5), commonly abbreviated as GMO, is a monoglyceride ester used as an emulsifier and humectant. Also recognized under FEMA 2526.

Where is Glyceryl Monooleate used?

• Food manufacturing: improves texture and shelf life
• Baked goods, margarine and dairy products: prevents fat separation and starch retrogradation
• Cosmetics: creams, lotions and hair conditioners for emulsion stability and a smooth, moisturizing skin feel
• Flavoring: oleic acid profile contributes creamy taste
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: excipient and solubilizer in lipid-based drug delivery systems and softgel formulations
• It stabilizes oil-water interfaces and retains moisture in finished products.

Good to know: The physical state depends on temperature and purity grade. Food-grade material meets FCC standards.

Commercial specifications

• Minimum monoglyceride content typically 40% to 90%+ depending on grade
• High-purity distilled grades for pharmaceutical applications