Product Name: Glycerol tristearate (Tristearin)
CAS No: 555-43-1
Appearance: White to slightly yellowish powder, flakes, or crystalline solid
Purity: ≥ 99% (or 98% commercial grade)
Glycerol tristearate CAS 555-43-1
Description
Product Detail
Product Name: Glycerol tristearate
Synonyms: Tristearin
CAS No: 555-43-1
Molecular Formula: C57H110O6
Molecular Weight: 891.48
Appearance: White to slightly yellowish powder, flakes, or crystalline solid
Purity: ≥ 99% (or 98% commercial grade)
Specification
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 71 – 73°C |
| Boiling point | Approx. 813°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.86 g/cm³ at 80°C |
| Refractive index | 1.4398 at 70°C |
| Water-soluble | Insoluble in water |
| Specific rotation | 0° (Optically inactive) |
Usage
-
Food Industry: Used as a food thickener, emulsifier, and crystallization modifier, commonly found in chocolates, baked goods, and margarine.
-
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as an emollient, consistency regulator, and hardening agent in creams, lotions, and makeup formulations.
-
Industrial Application: Widely utilized in wax manufacturing, textile polishing, leather fatliquoring, and as a lubricant in plastic processing.
Packing
25kg/woven bag or paper-plastic composite bag, or customized according to customer requirements.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Recommended storage temperature below 30°C to prevent caking.