C16-18 monoglycerides and diglycerides

C16-18 Monoglycerides and Diglycerides (CAS 85251-77-0) are partial glycerol esters derived from palmitic and stearic fatty acids.

Where is C16-18 monoglycerides and diglycerides used?

• Food: emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods and margarines
• Dairy: texture improvement, shelf-life extension and fat crystallization control
• Personal care: emulsifier in creams and lotions, contributing moisturizing performance
• Coatings and adhesives: dispersing agents improving pigment wetting and substrate adhesion
• Confectionery: processing aids preventing bloom and controlling viscosity in chocolate and compound coatings
• They reduce interfacial tension between oil and water phases, enabling stable emulsions.

Good to know: Purity and monoglyceride content vary by grade; buyers should confirm the mono-to-diglyceride ratio against their specific requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Purity and monoglyceride content vary by grade