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GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE

CAS NO.: 123-94-4
EC/LIST NO.: 204-664-4

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is a monoglyceride commonly used as an emulsifier in foods.
Glycerol monostearate takes the form of a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic.
Chemically Glycerol monostearate is the glycerol ester of stearic acid.

Glycerol monostearate is a hygroscopic, white, odorless and sweet-tasting flaky powder.
Glycerol monostearate is the glycerol ester of stearic acid. Pancreatic lipase naturally breaks down in the body and is found in fatty foods.

Glycerol monostearate is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anti-caking and preservative; an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders; a solidifying and controlling release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a resin lubricant.
Glycerol monostearate is also used in cosmetics and hair care products.

Glycerol monostearate is used extensively in cooking preparations to add "body" to food.
Glycerol monostearate is responsible for the delivery of ice cream and whipped cream to their soft tissues.
Glycerol monostearate is sometimes used as an anti-snake ingredient in breads.

Glyceryl monostearate is a natural product found in Lobelia longisepala, Pisum sativum, and other organisms with data available.

1-monostearoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has stearoyl as the acyl group.
Glycerol monostearate has a role as an algal metabolite and a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite.

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is the glycerol ester of stearic acid .
Glycerol monostearate is commonly used as an emulsifier in foods.

Glyceryl monostearate (GMS) is an effective emulsifier used in the baking industry available in the form of small beads, flakes, or powders.
In addition to emulsification, GMS is a thickening agent and a stabilizer.

In baking, it is used to improve dough quality and stabilize fat/protein emulsions.

Glycerol monostearate is a non-ionic ester of glycerol and stearic acid.
Glycerol monostearate is soluble in ethanol at 122°F (50°C) but immiscible with water.
Glycerol monostearate often consists of a mixture of mono, di, and triesters of fatty acids occurring in food oils and fats.
They may contain small amounts of free fatty acids and glycerol.

Glycerol monostearate is produced either through heating oils/fats with excess glycerol or by direct esterification of glycerol (of animal or plant sources) with stearic acid.
The proportion of monoester formed is dependent on the proportion of glycerol and reaction temperature range of 86-140°F (60-80°C).
Further purification is carried out by high vacuum distillation.2

Glyceryl 1-stearate (Glycerol monostearate), commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier.
Glycerol monostearate is a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic.
Glycerol monostearate is a glycerol ester of stearicacid.
Glycerol monostearate occurs naturally in the body as a product of the breakdown of fats by pancreatic lipase, and is also found in fatty foods.
Glycerol monostearate is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anti-caking, and preservative agent; an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders; a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a resin lubricant.
Glycerol monostearate is also used in cosmetics and hair care products.
Used in antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care, body care, facial care, sun care, conditioners, facial make-up, creams and lotions-skin care, sprayable emulsions, feet, hands and nails, self-tanning, nail grooming and color cosmetics.
Glycerol monostearate is largely used in baking preparations to add "body" to the food.
Glycerol monostearate is responsible for giving ice cream and whipped cream its smooth texture.
Glycerol monostearate is sometimes used as an anti-staling agent in bread.
Glycerol 1-stearate is affirmed by FDA as GRAS.

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier.
Glycerol monostearate is a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic.

Glycerol monostearate is largely used in baking preparations to add "body" to the food.
Glycerol monostearate is responsible for giving ice cream and whipped cream its smooth texture.
Glycerol monostearate is sometimes used as an anti-staling agent in bread.

Glycerol Monostearate (C21H42O4), commonly known as GMS, is the glycerol ester of stearin.

Glycerol monostearate takes the form of a white, odorless, sweet-tasting fluffy powder that is hygroscopic.

When mixed with water, it swells considerably, so this property is particularly useful in knowing for preparation to increase its volume.

Glycerol Monostearate is an excellent emulsifier and thickener.
When added to baking products such as flour or dough, the dispersion of oil is increased and provides softer crumbs while maintaining overall strength.
Glycerol monostearate also improves the shelf-life by inhibiting starch retro gradation.
Flavoring is better dispersed and is more consistent especially in products like ice-cream and gelato.
Glycerol monostearate is a useful additive in the production of protein infused beverages/shakes because it helps prevent protein precipitation and aggregation.
GTS performs in a very similar manner however it is less hydrophilic and thickens to a greater degree due to the additional fatty acid chains.

Although Glycerol monostearate and GTS are primarily used as food additives, they find use in the pharmaceutical and expandable poly-styrene (EPS) industries.
In pharmaceutical applications, GMS and GTS act as emulsifiers and de-foaming agents.
They give lotions a soft feel and ensure proper dispersion of main ingredients.
The compounds also have a slight detergent effect on their own.
The primary use of GMS and GTS in pharma is lotions, hand/face creams, sanitizers and body washes.
Finally, GMS and GTS are used in the EPS industry as a lubricant.
Poly-styrene beads are coated with a thin layer of GMS or GTS or a combination of the two to allow for a free flowing easy to handle final product.

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Glyceryl monostearate, also called monstearin or glyceryl stearate, is a hard, waxy mass, powder or flake ingredient, which is typically white.
Glycerol monostearate is derived from vegetable oils.

Glyceryl monostearate is often used as an emulsifier.
Glycerol monostearate is found in dozens of personal care products, such as moisturizers, eye cream, sunscreen, makeup, hand cream, and other products.
Glyceryl monostearate is also used in foods as a thickener.

We use glyceryl monostearate in several of our products as a moisturizer.
The FDA has deemed the ingredient generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care quality standards.
The Cosmetics Ingredient Review has also deemed the ingredient safe for use in cosmetics.
Research shows that the ingredient is not a strong skin irritant or sensitizer

Glyceryl monostearate, also known as monostearin, is a mixture of variable proportions of glyceryl monostearate (C21H42O4), and glyceryl esters of fatty acids present in commercial stearic acid.
Glyceryl monostearate is prepared by glycerolysis of certain fats or oils that are derived from edible sources or by esterification, with glycerin, of stearic acid that is derived from edible sources.

Glyceryl monostearate is waxy to the touch and has a slight, mild fatty odor and taste The USP describes glyceryl monostearate as consisting of not less than 90% of monoglycerides, chiefy glyceryl monostearate and glyceryl monopalmitate.

Glycerol monostearate (GMS) is a type of compound that does not have any color or odor.
This organic compound does have a slightly sweet taste, which is why glycerol monostearate is frequently added to food products.
In many instances, this substance can be found naturally in foods that are high in fat including vegetable and animal sources.

As one of the compounds that is found within the human body, glycerol monostearate is deemed safe for human consumption.
In addition to acting as an emulsifier, this ingredient can also effectively preserve foods.
Frequently, GMS is also used in slow release pharmaceutical products.
When used as a pharmaceutical ingredient, this additive helps with the coating process.

Glycerol Monostearate (e471) is an emulsifying agent that helps fat and water stay together.
Glycerol monostearate prevents the formation of fat bloom on confectionery and truffles.
Glycerol monostearate is applicable to all types of products with water content, and it is particularly recommended for use in water-fat mixtures.
Glycerol monostearate prevents ice creams from drying out or being too sweet.

Glyceryl monostearate, C21H42O4, also known as monostearin, is a mixture of variable proportions of glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl monopalmitate , and glyceryl esters of fatty acids present in commercial stearic acid.
In industry, it can be used as an emulsifier.
Glycerol monostearate also occurs naturally in the body as a fat metabolite, and is present in foods with high fat content.
In pharmaceuticals, it is used as a protective coating for hygroscopic powders, and a solidifier and control release agent.

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is the glycerol ester of stearic acid .
Glycerol monostearate is commonly used as an emulsifier in foods.

Glycerol Monostearate (GMS), also known as monostearine, is the glycerol ester of stearic acid.
Glycerol monostearate is widely used as an internal lubricant for PVC and as an emulsifier for some food industry formulations.
Glycerol monostearate is also used as an anti-fogging or anti-caking agent.
Glycerol monostearate is presented as a fine granular powder.

Glycerol monostearate is used as an emulsifier, resin lubricant, opacifier, emollient, bodying agent in a variety of cosmetic formulations for skincare and haircare.
Glycerol monostearate is also used as a thickening, anti-caking and preservative agent.
Glycerol monostearate is also useful for preventing ice creams from drying out or being too sweet.
Glycerol monostearate is further used as a foaming agent for the foam-mat drying of papaya.
Glycerol monostearate is also used as an anti-staling agent in bread.

Glycerol monostearate is a high-quality and high-efficiency edible emulsifier, which has the functions of emulsification, dispersion, stabilization, foaming, defoaming and starch anti-aging.
Glycerol monostearate is widely used the the manufacturing of ice cream, peanut butter, cake gel, bread and cakes.

Glycerol monostearate is a hygroscopic chemical, meaning it draws in water.
Glycerol monostearate commonly used as an emulsifier in foods, and is an ideal ingredient if you want to thicken your favourite shake or pre-workout formula without using fat-heavy ingredients like milk and cream.

Glycerol monostearate is a glycerol ester of stearic acid.

Glycerol monostearate or monostearin, is a monoglyceride commonly used as an emulsifier in foods.
Chemically Glycerol monostearate is the monoglycerol ester of stearic acid.
Glyceryl stearate is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anticaking, and preservative agent, an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents a protective coating for hygroscopic powders, a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals, and a resin lubricant.
Glyceryl stearate is also used in cosmetics and hair-care products.
Glycerol monostearate is generally a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic.

Glyceryl Stearate is the natural glyceryl ester of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glycerol monostearate offers excellent hydration and moisturization.
Glycerol monostearate acts as a non-ionic opacifier, thickener, emollient and formulation stabilizer.
Glycerol monostearate is used in skin care and body care applications.

Glycerol monostearate exists as three stereoisomers, the enantiomeric pair of 1-glycerol monostearate and 2-glycerol monostearate.
Typically these are encountered as a mixture as many of their properties are similar.

Commercial material used in foods is produced industrially by a glycerolysis reaction between triglycerides (from either vegetable or animal fats) and glycerol.

Glycerol monostearate occurs naturally in the body as a product of the breakdown of fats by pancreatic lipase.
Glycerol monostearate is present at very low levels in certain seed oils.

APPEARANCE : Off white powder
MONOESTER CONTENT : 40% Min.
ACID VALUE :2.0 mg KOH/g Max.
SAPONIFICATION VALUE : 165-176 mg KOH/g
IODINE VALUE : 2 gI2/100g Max.
FREE GLYCERINE :2.0% Max.
COLOR, GARDNER : 3 Max.
MELTING POINT : 56ºC
ASH : 0.15% Max.
MOISTURE :1.0% Max.
IRON :10 ppm Max.
HEAVY METALS :10 ppm Max.
Packaging: 25kg bags.

Glycerol monostearate is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anticaking, and preservative agent; an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders; a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a resin lubricant. It is also used in cosmetics and hair-care products.[5]

Glycerol monostearate is largely used in baking preparations to add "body" to the food.
Glycerol monostearate is somewhat responsible for giving ice cream and whipped cream their smooth texture.
Glycerol monostearate is sometimes used as an antistaling agent in bread.

Glycerol monostearate can also be used as an additive in plastic, where GMS works as an antistatic and antifogging agent.
This is common in food packaging.

Glycerol monostearate is used as both emulsifier and stabilizer in the food industry.
Glycerol monostearate is commercially available in powder or bead forms.
Glycerol monostearate is a food additive with a distinctive odor, white or sometimes beige in color and known in the food industry with the food code e 471.
Glycerol monostearate is a very effective emulsifier in emulsifying the oil-water phase.
Glycerol monostearate is also effective in extending the stratification and shelf life of food products.
Glycerol monostearate is especially used in the bread and bakery products and pastry industry, in the oil industry.
Apart from the food industry, it finds use in the cosmetics, detergent, plastic and pharmaceutical industries.
Glycerol monostearate , which is involved in the formulations of ice cream, starchy products, dairy products, chewing gum, chocolate and other food products;
Glycerol monostearate is used as a softener in textile products and as a lubricant in plastic products.
Used as an emulsifier in ice cream, GMS prevents the development of coarse ice crystals and gives a smooth texture.
Glycerol monostearate , which provides the formation of stable emulsions that do not break down during freezing, improves the shelf life by keeping the ice cream firm and dry without hardening.

Glycerol monostearate for bakery products such as bread and cake;
Glycerol monostearate causes soft, moist, good pore structure in the product, gives white shine and volume to the products, retains moisture, delays spongy structure and staleness, and increases the shelf life of the product.
With the use of GMS, the amount of egg yolk used in the products decreases and thus reduces the cost.
In chocolate products, GMS provides a good oil dispersion even at high temperatures, reduces stickiness and separation during production and storage, improves texture and consistency, reduces sugar crystallization, reduces the loss of flowering and product-specific shine, prevents products such as caramel and nougat from precipitation on the tooth, It provides better dispersion and stabilization and acts as a plasticizer in chewing gums.
In margarine products, on the other hand, it reduces the tension between the oil and water interfaces, which leads to the formation of stable emulsions.
When used with soy lecithin, the solubility of GMS is increased.
Glycerol monostearate , which leads to a better mouthfeel in the product and increases its spreadability, emulsifies the water in margarine and stabilizes the water in the oil.

Glycerol Monostearate is also used as an emulsifying agent in the manufacture of oils, waxes and solvents and as a protective coating for hygroscopic powders.
In the pharmaceutical industry, MSG is a solidifying agent.
Glycerol monostearate is also used in cosmetics and hair care products.

glyceryl stearate is an emulsifier that helps form neutral, stable emulsions.
Glycerol monostearate is also a solvent, humectant, and consistency regulator in water-in-oil and oil-in-water formulations.
In addition, it can be used as a skin lubricant and imparts a pleasant skin feel. glyceryl stearate is a mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of palmitic and stearic acids, and is made from glycerin and stearic fatty acids.
Derived for cosmetic use from palm kernel or soy oil, it is also found in the human body.
Glycerol monostearate is very mild with a low skin-irritation profile; however, a slight risk of irritation exists if products contain poor quality glyceryl stearate.

Glyceryl monostearate is also known as monostearin, is a mixture of variable proportions of glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl monopalmitate, and glyceryl esters of fatty acids present in commercial stearic acid.
Is prepared by glycerolysis of certain fats or oils that are derived from edible sources or by esterification, with glycerin, of stearic acid that is derived from edible sour

Process additive as an internal lubricant for PVC.
Antistatic agent in paints.
Emulsifier and stabilizer in creams and ointments.
Thickener in soaps, lotions and creams.
Gelling agent in oily vehicles.
Emulsifier for confections, diary products, fats and oils.
Increases aeration in creams and stabilizes margarine emulsions.
Improves bread structure and adds softness to baked goods.

IUPAC NAME:

2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate

2,3-dihydroxypropyl stearate

2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate

Glycerol 1-stearate

SYNONYMS:

2,3-Dihydroxypropyl stearate [ACD/IUPAC Name]
11099-07-3 [RN]
123-94-4 [RN]
1728685
1-Glyceryl stearate
1-Monooctadecanoyl-rac-glycerol
1-Monostearin
1-Monostearoylglycerol
1-Monostearoyl-rac-glycerol
1-octadecanoyl-rac-glycerol