Glycerol monooleate is prepared by esterification of commercial oleic acid that is derived either from edible sources or fatty acids. It is a synthetic, biodegradable amphiphilic, lipid compound with many applications. It is a nonionic surfactant , A good general purpose emulsifier having low toxicity characteristics. It is a very useful low HLB co-emulsifier for forming either oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions.

 CAS NO.: 25496-72-4

FORMULA: C21H40O4

SYNONYMS : Glycerol Oleate

Application

It is used in bath oil as emollient and spreading agent, in makeup as pigment dispersant, and also in vanishing and moisturizing creams.

It is used as an excipient in antibiotics and other drugs. It is also used as a biosealant and bioadhesive.

Used in the manufacture of PVC film and Polyethylene film as a lubricant and antistatic aid.

It is used in textiles as fibre delustering agent, dispersing agent for pigments & as a lubricant component in synthetic fibre spin finishes.

Frequently used as a rust preventive additive for compounded oils.

It is also used as a vehicle for Agricultural insecticides and an anti icing fuel additive.