Glyceryl dibehenate

Glyceryl dibehenate (CAS 99880-64-5) is a diester of glycerin and behenic acid; a lipid-based functional ingredient.

Where is Glyceryl dibehenate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier in creams, lotions and lip products, contributing a smooth, waxy skin feel
• Food: structuring agent in fat-based systems such as coatings, fillings and confectionery, controlling crystallization
• Pharmaceutical solid dosage forms: lubricant and controlled-release matrix component in tablets and capsules
• Coatings and adhesives: viscosity modifier that improves substrate adhesion in wax-based systems
• It also acts as a rheology modifier that stabilizes emulsions and adjusts flow behaviour.

Good to know: Pharmaceutical-grade material is available under compendial standards including NF and Ph. Eur.

Commercial specifications

• White to off-white waxy solid