Monoolein

1 gram vial of Monoolein for use with lipidic cubic phase. Synonyms: 1-(cis-9-Octadecenoyl)-rac-glycerol, rac-Glycerol 1-monooleate, DL-alpha-Monoolein, Glyceryl cis-9-octadecenoate, 1-Oleoyl-rac-glycerol, 9-monoolein, 9-monooctadecanoin, 9.9 MAG
Formula C21H40O4
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOCH2CHOHCH2OH
Formula Weight (Mr) 356.50
CAS Number [111-03-5]
EC Number 203-827-7
Beilstein Registry Number 1728976
MDL Number MFCD00042735
PubChem Substance ID 24897178
Appearance (starting material) Clear colorless liquid to white waxy solid at room temperature
Purity >99% by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
Gas liquid chromatography > 99% on methyl ester
Thin layer chromatography shows only the monoglyceride moiety present
Type Non-ionic
Melting Point 35 degrees Celsius
Original source Sunflower oil
Infrared spectrum Conforms to structure
Storage
Store at 0 degrees Celsius or colder.
Unopened product best if used within 24 months of receipt. Once opened, best if used within 6 months. To enhance the stability of remaining material after product is opened, gently purge the product with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon, which will remove oxygen which can cause oxidation of the Monoolein, before sealing.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform (50 mg/ml). Soluble in Hexane and can be crystallized from Hexane. In water, Monoolein tends to form a gel or emulsion.