Sorbitan Monooleate Or Sorbitan Oleate C24H44O6 HLB Value 4.3
Sorbitan Monooleate or Sorbitan Oleate C24H44O6 HLB value 4.3 amber viscous liquid, surfactant, used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textiles, etc
Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monooleate, also known as Sorbitan Oleate, 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 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.
Technical lnformation of Sorbitan Monooleate
| Parameters | Unit | Standard Value |
| Fatty acid | w/% | 56-68 |
| Sorbitol | w/% | 36-49 |
| Acid value | mg KOH/g | ≤7 |
| Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 155-170 |
| Hydroxyl value | mg KOH/g | 330-360 |
| Moisture | w/% | ≤1.5 |
| Arsenic | mg/kg | ≤ 3 |
| Pb | mg/kg | ≤ 2 |
Advantages of Sorbian Monooleate
- Good emulsifying,stabilizing,lubricating,and dispersing properties
- Lipohilic property
- Sorbiat monolaurate is suitable for use in isopropanol,mineral oil,liquid paraffin based formulation
- Sorbiat monolaurate span20 can be used in the food,pharmaceutical,feed,and textile industies
Application of Sorbitan Monooleate
Get in Touch
Have questions about our products or want to discuss a custom order? Our team is ready to help you.