Monoglyceride

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Mono- and diglyceryl fatty acid ester (GLYCERYL STEARATE), also known as glyceryl stearate, referred to as monoglyceride, chemical formula: C21H42O4, is a type of white or light yellow solid (granular powder or flake) non-ionic emulsifier , mainly produced by the esterification reaction of glycerol and fatty acids. Such compounds include monoesters (such as glycerol monostearate), diesters, and triesters (triglycerides formed by combining glycerol with three fatty acids). Triglycerides do not have emulsifying ability. Monoglycerides are produced by the esterification reaction between a hydroxyl group (-OH) in a glycerol molecule and one or two fatty acid molecules. Their special molecular structure gives them both hydrophilicity (hydroxyl part) and hydrophobicity (fatty acid hydrocarbon chain part), and can form stable emulsions in oil and water systems, manifesting as water-in-oil emulsification. agent, making it an ideal emulsifier. After being vigorously shaken and mixed with hot water, they can be dispersed in the water and form a stable emulsified system. This property is particularly important in cosmetic formulations, as it can significantly improve the texture and stability of the product. Monoglycerides also exhibit excellent thermal and chemical stability. For example, under high temperature conditions (up to 220-260°C), their decomposition temperatures are much higher than ordinary greases, which makes them particularly suitable for high-temperature production processes. Therefore, monoglycerides can maintain good stability and emulsifying properties whether in high temperature or normal temperature environments.
Level: food grade
Highest usage of resident products: 39%