Molekula
Span 85
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Span 85 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitan and oleic acid, commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products to stabilize emulsions. It has a CAS number of 26266-58-0, molecular formula C60H108O8, and a molecular weight of 957.49 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Span 85 from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, yellow to dark yellow viscous liquid |
| Solubility (Turbidity) | Clear |
| Solubility (Colour) | Faint to light yellow |
| Oleic acid | ≥ 60.0% |
| Linoleic acid | 3.0 - 12.0% |
| Linolenic acid | ≤ 3.0% |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2.0 - 6.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Flash Point | 225 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90036598 |
| CAS Number | 26266-58-0 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-4-hydroxy-3-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxyethyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate |
| Molecular Formula | C60H108O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 957.49 |
| Exact Mass | 956.8044 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H]([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](CO1)O)OC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC |
| InChIKey | PRXRUNOAOLTIEF-ADSICKODSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C60H108O8/c1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22-25-28-31-34-37-40-43-46-49-56(62)65-53-55(67-57(63)50-47-44-41-38-35-32-29-26-23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2)60-59(54(61)52-66-60)68-58(64)51-48-45-42-39-36-33-30-27-24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3/h25-30,54-55,59-61H,4-24,31-53H2,1-3H3/b28-25-,29-26-,30-27-/t54-,55+,59+,60+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 9920343 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 38249993 |
| Tariff Code | 3824999299 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Anhydrosorbitol trioleate
- Crill 5
- Emasol 430
- Liposorb TO
- Protachem STO
- Rheodol SP 030
- Sorbitan, tri-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate
- Sorbitan, tri-9-octadecenoate
- Sorbitan, trioleate
- Trioleato de sorbitano
Frequently asked questions
What is Span 85 used for?
Span 85 is used as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Span 85?
The formula is C60H108O8 with a molecular weight of 957.49 g/mol.
How should Span 85 be stored?
Span 85 should be stored at temperatures between 2 to 8 °C.
What grade of Span 85 is available?
Molekula supplies Span 85 in technical grade.
Can Molekula supply Span 85 in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Span 85 in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a Span 85 order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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