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Sorbitan laurate

CAS 1338-39-2 · MF C18H34O6 · MW 346.5 g/mol

Sorbitan laurate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier produced from the esterification of sorbitol with lauric acid. It is commonly used in cosmetic,

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CAS Number
1338-39-2
Molecular Formula
C18H34O6
Molecular Weight
346.5 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Functional Roles
Chemical Identity
CAS Number1338-39-2
IUPAC Name[(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate
InChI KeyLWZFANDGMFTDAV-BURFUSLBSA-N
PubChem CID 11046239
INCI NameSORBITAN LAURATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan laurate Sorbitan, monododecanoate Anhydrosorbitol monolaurate Laurate de sorbitan Arlacel 20 Sorbitani lauras Glycomul L Glycomul LC Alkamuls SML Armotan ML Dehymuls SML Lonzest SML Texnol SPT Montane 20
Full Description

Sorbitan laurate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier produced from the esterification of sorbitol with lauric acid. It is commonly used in cosmetic,