sorbitan sesquistearate

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stearic acid, sorbitan ester (3:2)

CAS: 51938-44-4 C54 H108 O19 MW: 1061.43956000
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Identification

Namesorbitan sesquistearate
IUPAC(3R,4S)-2-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]oxolane-3,4-diol;octadecanoic acid
CAS Number51938-44-4
EINECS257-529-7
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Molecular FormulaC54 H108 O19
Molecular Weight1061.43956000

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 359.40 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.000009 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 324.00 °F. TCC ( 162.40 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 8.216 (est)

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usessurfactant - emulsifying

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryemulsifiers
Recommendation for sorbitan sesquistearate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for sorbitan sesquistearate flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

emulsifying agents

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

(3R,4S)-2-[(1R)-1,2- dihydroxyethyl]oxolane-3,4-diol;octadecanoic acid nikkol SS-15V sorbitan octadecanoate (2:3) sorbitan, octadecanoate (2:3) stearic acid, sorbitan ester (3:2) PubMed: Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan sesquistearate, and sorbitan triisostearate.