Product Details
Category
Humectants; Dispersion Excipients
Molecular Formula
C24H46O6
Synonyms
FEMA 3028; EMALEX SPE-100S; ARLACEL 60; SPAN(TM) 60; SPAN 60; SPAN(R) 60; SPAN NO 60; SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE
Solubility
Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, slightly soluble in alcohol.
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Boiling Point
464.84°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
54-57 °C(lit.)
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
430.62
InChI Key
HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XGKPLOKHSA-N
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
Color
Cream colouRed flakes
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 15900 mg/kg