Mono & Diglycerides (O)

Overview

Mono & Diglycerides (O) represent a cornerstone in modern industrial chemistry, functioning primarily as highly versatile and effective emulsifiers. At CanCastor, we specialize in providing premium-grade Mono & Diglycerides (O), meticulously crafted from high-quality vegetable oils, ensuring consistent performance and purity critical for diverse applications. Our mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (CAS: 123-94-4 / E471 for food applications) are amphiphilic molecules, featuring both a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tails, making them exceptionally adept at stabilizing oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions across various industrial matrices.

Leveraging decades of expertise in oleochemical synthesis, CanCastor's Mono & Diglycerides (O) are engineered to meet stringent global standards, including USP, BP, and EU E471 specifications. Our refined manufacturing processes, guided by ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, ensure a product with optimized HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) values, tailored for superior interfacial activity. From enhancing the shelf-life and texture of food products to optimizing the rheology of pharmaceutical excipients and personal care formulations, their multi-functional capabilities extend across an impressive array of sectors, solidifying their role as indispensable additives in modern formulations. This commitment to precision and performance positions CanCastor as a trusted partner for bulk supply of these essential compounds.

Key Physical & Chemical Properties

Our Mono & Diglycerides (O) are characterized by the following typical specifications, demonstrating their consistent quality and suitability for demanding industrial applications:

• Appearance: Pale yellow to off-white, waxy solid or semi-solid
• Monoester Content: Typically 40-60% (as Glyceryl Monostearate/Oleate equivalent)
• Acid Value: Max 3.0 mg KOH/g
• Iodine Value: 40-60 g I₂/100g (indicative of unsaturated fatty acid content, particularly oleic)
• Free Glycerol: Max 2.0%
• Melting Point: 45-60°C (depending on fatty acid profile and monoester content)
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): Max 10 ppm