Monopalmitin
CAS 542-44-9
EC 208-812-9
Formula C19H38O4
MW 330.503 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Food & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Emulsification & DispersionHumectant & Moisturizing
Description
Monopalmitin (CAS 542-44-9) is a monoglyceride derived from palmitic acid, also referenced as 1-Monopalmitin, dl-α-palmitin, and NSC 404240. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified within the oils, fats, and waxes category. Its molecular formula is C19H38O4.
In food and pharmaceutical formulations, Monopalmitin functions as an emulsifier by orienting its hydrophilic glycerol head and lipophilic palmitoyl tail at oil-water interfaces, stabilising emulsions and improving texture consistency. In topical personal care products, it acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping retain moisture within the stratum corneum.
Monopalmitin is available in powder and crystalline grades suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It falls under REACH registration requirements for EU supply and should comply with applicable FCC or Ph.Eur. purity standards depending on end-use. Standard packaging formats follow bulk chemical supply conventions for solid lipid materials.
In food and pharmaceutical formulations, Monopalmitin functions as an emulsifier by orienting its hydrophilic glycerol head and lipophilic palmitoyl tail at oil-water interfaces, stabilising emulsions and improving texture consistency. In topical personal care products, it acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping retain moisture within the stratum corneum.
Monopalmitin is available in powder and crystalline grades suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It falls under REACH registration requirements for EU supply and should comply with applicable FCC or Ph.Eur. purity standards depending on end-use. Standard packaging formats follow bulk chemical supply conventions for solid lipid materials.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 72 °C |
| Boiling Point | 451.3±25.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.969±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Color | White to Almost white |
| Form | powder to crystal |
| Log P | 6.067 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2918.19.9000 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Glyceryl 1-Palmitatedl-α-palmitinMonopalmitin>1-Monopalmitinα-MonopalmitinpalmitoylglycerolPalmitin, 1-mono-Glyceryl palmitate
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