Glycerol monostearate

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:food
gptkbp:appearance white, odorless, sweet-tasting flaky powder
gptkbp:CASNumber 31566-31-1
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C21H42O4
gptkbp:component monoglycerides
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:butter
gptkb:dessert
cosmetics
baked goods
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glycerol monostearate
gptkbp:IUPACName 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
gptkbp:meltingPoint ~58°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 358.56 g/mol
gptkbp:number E471
gptkbp:producedBy glycerol and stearic acid esterification
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:GMS
glyceryl monostearate
monostearin
gptkbp:uses preservative
emulsifier
thickening agent
anticaking agent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:E671
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8