1-monopalmitin

1-Monopalmitin (CAS 542-44-9), also known as 1-Palmitoylglycerol, is a glycerol monoester of palmitic acid used commercially as an emulsifier and humectant.

Where is 1-monopalmitin used?

• Personal care: skin-conditioning emulsifier in creams, lotions, and balms
• Pharmaceutical: excipient in lipid-based drug delivery systems and topical preparations
• Food: emulsifying agent in margarines and shortenings
• In baked goods it improves texture and shelf stability.
• Structured lipid research and nutraceutical formulation: monoglyceride positioning

Good to know: Long-chain fatty acid esters are preferred for a smooth, non-greasy skin feel. Pharmaceutical preparations often require controlled release or enhanced API dispersion.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels generally at 99% or higher for technical and research applications
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities to bulk industrial quantities