Glycerol monostearate (GMS)
CAS No.: [31566-31-1]
Synonyms: Glyceryl monostearate
Chemical Formula: C21H42O4
Molecular Weight: 358.87
Specification:
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Appearance: powder
Monoglyceride content: 90% min. or 95% min.
Free Glycerin: 1.5% max.
Melting Point: 60-70°C
Acid Value, mg KOH/g: 3 max.
Iodine Value, g I2/100 g: 3 max.
Moisture content: 0.5% max.
Ester number, Mg/KOH/g: 158-176
Iron content: 15 ppm max.
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Packing: net 25 kg bag
Usage: Used as emulsion stabilizer in food processing, antioxidant in starch; improve the crystallization property; used as antistatic agent in polyolefines.
Molecular structure:
