| Description | Sorbitan monolaurate (Arlacel 20) is an dehydrated sorbitan ester surfactant commonly used in the skin care industry. |
| Synonyms | Emasol L10, Arlacel-20, Emasol L-10, Arlacel 20, Arlacel20, Emasol L 10 |
| molecular weight | 346.46 |
| Molecular formula | C18H34O6 |
| CAS | 1338-39-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 8 mg/mL, Sonication is recommended. |
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