Ethylene glycol monostearate

Name: Ethylene glycol monostearate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008824

About Ethylene glycol monostearate

Ethylene glycol monostearate (CAS 111-60-4) is an ester offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C20H40O3 and its molecular weight is 328.5 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate. Alternative names: Octadecanoic acid,2-hydroxyethyl ester and Glycol stearate.

The material typically appears as white solid waxy flakes. Key physical data: a melting point of 54 - 60 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span cosmetics and personal care and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethylene glycol monostearate
Catalogue No.	VQ-008824
CAS Number	111-60-4
IUPAC name	2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₄₀O₃
Molecular weight	328.5 g/mol
Exact mass	328.2977
HSN code	29157090
InChIKey	RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCO
PubChem CID	24762

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White solid waxy flakes
Melting point	54 - 60 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	7.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Octadecanoic acid,2-hydroxyethyl ester, Glycol stearate, Parastarin, Sedetol, Glycol monostearate, Prodhybase ethyl, Prodhybas N, Clindrol SEG, Emerest 2350, Ethylene glycol stearate, Lipo EGMS, Empilan 2848

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethylene glycol monostearate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethylene glycol monostearate is 111-60-4. It is also known as Octadecanoic acid,2-hydroxyethyl ester, Glycol stearate, Parastarin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethylene glycol monostearate?

Ethylene glycol monostearate has the molecular formula C20H40O3 and a molecular weight of 328.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethylene glycol monostearate can I order?

We supply Ethylene glycol monostearate, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethylene glycol monostearate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethylene glycol monostearate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethylene glycol monostearate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethylene glycol monostearate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.