Product Details
Molecular Formula
C21H40O4
Appearance
Amber to yellow oily liquid or a soft paste
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Glyceryl Monooleate 90 (GMO-90) is a non-ionic, lipophilic emulsifier consisting predominantly of the monoester of glycerol with oleic acid. It is a mixture of monoacylglycerols, mainly mono-oleoylglycerol, together with variable quantities of di- and triacylglycerols. The "90" denotes a nominal monoester content of at least 90%. It is considered safe, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable. The product is often stabilized with an antioxidant such as mixed tocopherols.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Hygroscopic
Solubility
Chloroform: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in a tightly closed container.
Boiling Point
449.35°C (rough estimate)
Density
0.96 g/cm3 (25 ºC)
Applications
Glyceryl Monooleate 90 is a versatile excipient used in various pharmaceutical formulations.
SMILES
O(C(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC)CC(CO)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H40O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(24)25-19-20(23)18-22/h9-10,20,22-23H,2-8,11-19H2,1H3/b10-9-
InChI Key
RZRNAYUHWVFMIP-KTKRTIGZSA-N