Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
solubility
Soluble at temperatures above its melting point in ethanol, methanol, ether, ethyl acetate, aniline, toluene, dioxane, petroleum ether and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in cold water but dispersible in warm water
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H315 (21.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (21.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (20.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 26266-57-9 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] hexadecanoate |
| InChI Key | IYFATESGLOUGBX-YVNJGZBMSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 16212480 |
| INCI Name | SORBITAN PALMITATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate is a nonionic surfactant. It is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Used widely in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics.