Sorbitan Monopalmitate

sorbitan monopalmitate, also known as sorbitan palmitate/SMP, issynthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with palmitic acid. It has amolecular formula of C22H42O6.At room temperature, it is a light yellowgranular solid. Monopalmitate is a w/o emulsifier that has an HLB value of6.7.Besides emulsification, sorbitan monopalmitate can also act as a

stabilizer, thickener for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations; andas a lubricant, softener, finishing agent for the textile industry.Also, sorbitanmonopalmitate is used as a dispersant for printing ink.