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Sorbitan monolaurate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAL1209930
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Quantity:
250 g
1000 g
1338-39-2
C18H34O6
346.46
MFCD00005365
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-IOVMHBDKSA-N
Sorbitan monododecanoate; Span™ 20
2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
1338-39-2
C18H34O6
346.46
MFCD00005365
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-IOVMHBDKSA-N
Sorbitan monododecanoate; Span™ 20
2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)[C@H]1OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

Description

Sorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It is used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It is also used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It is used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It is also used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.

Solubility
Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Density 1.032
Quantity 250 g
Merck Index 14,8724
Solubility Information Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol,ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Formula Weight 346.47
Refractive Index 1.474
Chemical Name or Material Sorbitan monolaurate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 215-663-3
RTECSNumber WG2920000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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