Glyceryl stearate, also known as glycerol monostearate (GMS), is a monoglyceride commonly used as an emulsifier in food. It appears as a white, odorless, sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic, and is chemically the glycerol ester of stearic acid.
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CAS 11099-07-3
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octadecanoic acid;propane-1,2,3-triol
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