جليسريل مونوستيارات
| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Surfactants & emulsifiers — nonionic (glycerol fatty-acid ester) |
| Synonyms | GMS, Glycerol monostearate, Monostearin, Imwitor 900, Cutina GMS, E471 (part) |
| Common uses / forms | Emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, thickener/opacifier, sustained-release matrix and tablet lubricant; topical creams and oral solids. |
| Properties | Nonionic, HLB ~3.8 (self-emulsifying 'SE' grades higher via added soap); white waxy solid/flakes, mp ~55-60°C. Compendial grades defined by monoester content (e.g. 40-55). |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP |
| Sourcing origins | China, India, EU, USA, Malaysia |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $$ ($10–100 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | short (30–50 days) |
| Notes | Distinguish plain GMS from self-emulsifying (SE) grade; specify monoglyceride content and palm vs other fat origin. EP monograph is 'Glycerol monostearate 40-55'. |
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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Glyceryl monostearate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-glyceryl-monostearate.html