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IUPAC name Octadecanoic acid -4-hydroxy-3-tetrahydrofuranyl] ester | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.043.523 |
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E number | E492 (thickeners, ...) |
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Chemical formula | C60H114O8 |
Molar mass | 963.54 g/mol |
Appearance | Waxy solid |
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Sorbitan tristearate is a nonionic surfactant. It is variously used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays. As a food additive, it has the E number E492. Brand names for polysorbates include Alkest, Canarcel, and Span. The consistency of sorbitan tristearate is waxy; its color is light cream to tan.
See also
- Sorbitan monostearate (Span 60)
References
- Sorbitan Tristearate, Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives
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