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 across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing.

It supports stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems while contributing moisturizing performance to finished formulations. In personal care, it functions as a skin-conditioning emulsifier in creams, lotions, and balms.

Long-chain fatty acid esters are preferred for a smooth, non-greasy skin feel in these applications. Pharmaceutical formulators use it as an excipient in lipid-based drug delivery systems and topical preparations.

These preparations often require controlled release or enhanced API dispersion for optimal efficacy. In food manufacturing, it acts as an emulsifying agent in fat-containing products such as margarines and shortenings.

It is also used in baked goods to improve texture and shelf stability. It is evaluated in structured lipid research and nutraceutical formulation where specific monoglyceride positioning is technically relevant.

1-Monopalmitin is typically supplied as a white to off-white powder or waxy solid. Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications are the most commonly sourced for industrial use.

Purity levels are generally at 99% or higher for technical and research applications. Packaging ranges from small quantities for laboratory use to bulk quantities for industrial production.