Glyceryl monostearate CAS 31566-31-1 GMS

Glyceryl Monostearate is a monoester derived from glycerol and stearic acid. It is widely used as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. It provides moisturizing and skin-conditioning effects, improving the texture and spreadability of creams and lotions. Glyceryl Monostearate is a biodegradable and biocompatible ingredient with excellent compatibility with other oils and water-based formulations. The chemical formula of Glyceryl Monostearate is C21H42O4, and it appears as white to off-white waxy flakes or powder.

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Model:
31566-31-1
Brand:
bosschemical
Code:
31566-31-1

Product Description

Product name: Glyceryl monostearate
English alias: Monostearin; GMS
CAS: 31566-31-1
Molecular formula: C21H42O4
Appearance: White to off-white waxy flakes or powder
Package: 25kg/drum

What is Glyceryl monostearate?

COA:

Item	Specification	Result
Appearance	White to off-white flakes or powder	Off-white flakes
Purity (%)	≥98.0	98.6
Moisture (%)	≤0.5	0.3
Acid value	≤3.0	2.2
PH value	5.0 – 7.0	6.2
Conclusion	PASS	PASS

Application:

Glyceryl monostearate used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products
Glyceryl monostearate acts as a thickening agent and texture enhancer in food products such as baked goods and confectionery
Glyceryl monostearate used in plastic and rubber industries as a dispersing and release agent
Glyceryl monostearate Improves the consistency and moisturizing properties of personal care formulations

Safety profile:

Glyceryl Monostearate is considered safe and non-toxic for topical and oral use. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing for most skin types. It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Storage requirements:

Store in a cool, dry place
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from moisture and contamination
Relative humidity < 50%

Transport & Packaging:

Supplied in 25 kg drums or bags
Packaging designed to protect the product from moisture and contamination during transport and storage

Glyceryl monostearate CAS 31566-31-1 GMS

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Spectroscopic Analysis Methods

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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)

Chromatographic Analysis

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Mass Spectrometry Analysis

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ICP-MS: Trace Metal Elements (ppb Level)
TOF-MS: Precise Molecular Weight Determination

Electrochemical analysis methods

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Conductivity methods
Polarographic methods / Voltammetric methods
Coulometric analysis

Thermal Analysis Methods

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Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)

Classical wet chemical analysis

Titration analysis
Gravity analysis