1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol

About 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol

1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol is a high-purity reference standard of Glycerol carrying the CAS registry number 123-94-4. Formula C21H42O4, molecular weight 358.6 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate. Alternative names: Glycerol Monostearate and Glyceryl monostearate.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Laboratories use this Glycerol standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol
Catalogue No.	VQ-037542
CAS Number	123-94-4
IUPAC name	2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₄₂O₄
Molecular weight	358.6 g/mol
Exact mass	358.3083
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
PubChem CID	24699

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	7.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	Glycerol Monostearate, Glyceryl monostearate, Monostearin, Glycerin 1-monostearate, Glycerin 1-stearate, Stearin, 1-mono-, Stearic acid 1-monoglyceride, 1-Glyceryl stearate, alpha-Monostearin, Glyceryl 1-monostearate, Stearoylglycerol, Glycerin monostearate

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 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol is 123-94-4. It is also known as Glycerol Monostearate, Glyceryl monostearate, Monostearin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol?

1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol has the molecular formula C21H42O4 and a molecular weight of 358.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate.

What is 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol used for?

1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glycerol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol can I order?

We supply 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol 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 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.