Sorbitan palmitate
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Sorbitan palmitate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Sorbitan palmitate (Wikipedia)
Sorbitan monopalmitate (SMP) is a food additive, permitted by the EU. It is entry E495 in the E number list of permitted food additives. It is also known under the trade name Span 40.
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| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol 6-hexadecanoate
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| Systematic IUPAC name
(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate | |
Other names
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| Identifiers | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.043.229 |
| E number | E495 (thickeners, ...) |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C22H42O6 | |
| Molar mass | 402.572 g·mol−1 |
| Melting point | 46–47 °C (115–117 °F; 319–320 K) |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 113 °C (235 °F; 386 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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