Glycerol monostearate

Name: Glycerol monostearate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003014

About Glycerol monostearate

Glycerol monostearate (CAS 31566-31-1) is a lipid offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade. The compound has the formula C21H42O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 358.6 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate. Common synonyms include Monostearin and GMS.

The material typically appears as white to off-white to beige chunks. Reported physical data include a melting point of 54-60 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include lipid research, membrane and liposome studies, nutritional research and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

We offer Glycerol monostearate in 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Lipid research
Membrane & liposome studies
Nutritional research
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycerol monostearate
Catalogue No.	VQ-003014
CAS Number	31566-31-1
IUPAC name	2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₄₂O₄
Molecular weight	358.6 g/mol
Exact mass	358.3083
Grade	Synthesis
HSN code	29157020
InChIKey	VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
PubChem CID	24699

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	White to off-white to beige chunks
Melting point	54-60 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	7.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	Monostearin, GMS, Glyceryl monostearate, 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 Glycerol monostearate?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycerol monostearate is 31566-31-1. It is also known as Monostearin, GMS, Glyceryl monostearate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycerol monostearate?

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

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycerol monostearate can I order?

We supply Glycerol monostearate in Synthesis grade, in 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycerol monostearate?

Yes. Every lot of Glycerol 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 Glycerol monostearate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycerol monostearate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.