Sorbitan Monooleate

Name: Sorbitan Monooleate
Brand: Guangdong Huana Chemistry Co., Ltd.

Sorbitan monooleate, also known as sorbitan oleate/SMO, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with oleic acid. It has a molecular formula of C₂₄H₄₄O₆. At room temperature, it is in the form of amber to brown thick oily liquid. Sorbitan monooleate is a W/O emulsifier with an sorbitan monooleate HLB value of 4.3. Our sorbitan monooleate is one of the most popular surfactants as it has various functions in the formulations of food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textile, metal processing, etc. Sorbitan monooleate is commonly used in combination with polysorbate 80.

molecular formula of sorbitan monooleate

CAS NO.:1338-43-8
E NO.: E494
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C₂₄H₄₄O₆
Sorbitan Monooleate Molecular Weight: 428.59

Sorbitan Monooleate MSDS

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Technical Information of Sorbitan Monooleate

According to GB13482-2011, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters	Unit	Standard value
Fatty acid	w/%	73~77
Sorbitol	w/%	28~32
Acid value	mg KOH/g	≤8.0
Saponification value	mg KOH/g	145~160
Hydroxyl value	mg KOH/g	193~210
Moisture	w/%	≤2.0
Arsenic	mg/kg	≤3
Pb	mg/kg	≤2

Advantages of Sorbitan Monooleate

Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether, and toluene. It is insoluble in water but can disperse in hot water
The properties of sorbitan monooleate include emulsification, stabilization, lubrication, thickening and more
Our sorbitan monooleate can be applied to various products, including,