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Glycol distearate
Product Name
Glycol distearate
Cat.No.
PAP-0335
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Product Details
Molecular Formula
C38H74O4
Molecular Weight
594.99
Appearance
White to off-white flakes, pellets, or powder
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Glycol distearate is the diester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol. It is a non-ionic surfactant and a waxy ester that appears as a white, waxy solid or flakes. It is primarily used as an opacifying and pearlizing agent, imparting a rich, creamy, and pearlescent finish to formulations. It also functions as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer.
CAS Number
627-83-8
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable in the pH range of 5.5 – 7.5.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.
Boiling Point
567.52°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
79°C
Density
0.8581
Applications
Pearlescent dispersant and opacifier in topical preparations.
Solubilizer and stabilizer in topical formulations.
Lubricant in pharmaceutical production.
Solubilizer and stabilizer in topical formulations.
Lubricant in pharmaceutical production.
EC Number
211-014-3
Color
White to off-white; or colorless to light yellow.
MDL number
MFCD00053743
SMILES
C(OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI
InChI=1S/C38H74O4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-37(39)41-35-36-42-38(40)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-36H2,1-2H3
InChI Key
FPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
WGK Germany
1
LogP
16.525 (est)
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