Sorbitan monooleate

Ref. 3D-FS59805

Product Information

• Name: Sorbitan monooleate
• Synonyms: Span 80
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sorbitan monooleate is a surface active agent that is used in the formulation of personal care products. It has been shown to inhibit 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and regulate their metabolism. Sorbitan monooleate also has a receptor activity on the surface of cells, which can be used to measure the binding affinity of various drugs. In addition, sorbitan monooleate has a high water permeability coefficient and can be used as a surfactant for liquid formulations. The optimum concentration for this ingredient is around 0.01%. Lastly, sorbitan monooleate has hydroxyl groups that form esters with sodium salts to produce soap-like substances, which have been shown to have properties similar to benzalkonium chloride.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 428.6 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₄H₄₄O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Yellow Clear Liquid