Molekula
Span 80
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Span 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products to stabilize water-in-oil emulsions. It is derived from sorbitan and oleic acid. Available in powder form, it has a CAS number of 1338-43-8, a molecular formula of C24H44O6, and a molecular weight of 428.60 g/mol. Stable at ambient storage conditions with no signal word. Molekula supplies Span 80 from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber liquid |
Source: PubChem CID 9920342 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90037052 |
| CAS Number | 1338-43-8 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate |
| EC Number | 215-665-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H44O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 428.60 |
| Exact Mass | 428.3138 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H]([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](CO1)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | NWGKJDSIEKMTRX-AAZCQSIUSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C24H44O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-22(27)29-19-21(26)24-23(28)20(25)18-30-24/h9-10,20-21,23-26,28H,2-8,11-19H2,1H3/b10-9-/t20-,21+,23+,24+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 9920342 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2932190090 |
| Tariff Code | 2932190090 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Anhydrosorbitol monooleate
- Arlacel 80
- Glycomul O
- Oleate de sorbitan
- Sorbitan mono-oletae
- Sorbitan monooleate
- SORBITAN OLEATE
- Sorbitan, mono-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate
- Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate
- Sorbitani oleas
Frequently asked questions
What is Span 80 used for?
Span 80 is commonly used as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Span 80?
The formula is C24H44O6 with a molecular weight of 428.60 g/mol.
How should Span 80 be stored?
Span 80 should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of Span 80 does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Span 80 in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research applications.
Can Molekula supply Span 80 in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Span 80 in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Span 80 order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) upon request.
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