Triglycerol monostearate
What is Triglycerol monostearate?
Triglycerol monostearate (CAS 26855-43-6), also known as triglycerol stearate, is a polyglycerol ester derived from stearic acid used as an emulsifier and rheology modifier.
Where is Triglycerol monostearate used?
- Food manufacturing: emulsifier in baked goods, margarine, and dairy-based products to improve texture and extend shelf stability
- Cosmetic formulators: creams, lotions, and skin conditioning products
- Pharmaceutical topical preparations: viscosity control and uniform active ingredient distribution in semi-solid dosage forms
- In personal care it supports water-binding in leave-on skin formulations.
Good to know: Buyers should confirm specification sheets against intended application requirements, including FCC, USP, Ph. Eur., BP, EP, or ACS standards where applicable.
Commercial specifications
- Purity levels and ester content vary by supplier
- Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications are most commonly available; technical-grade material also offered for industrial applications
Other Names (Synonyms)
Triglycerol stearate|Octadecanoic acid monoester with triglycerol|DERMOFEEL PS|TGMS-KFG|Triglyceryl monostearate|CAPROL 3GS|AKOLINE PG 7|DREWMULSE 3-1S