MONOCAPRIN CAS 26402-22-2

Glycerol palmitate is a compound formed by the dehydration condensation reaction between glycerol and palmitic acid, including monohydrate and dihydrate forms. This substance can be synthesized through non-enzymatic dehydration condensation reactions. At a temperature of 90°C, the yield of monopalmitic glycerol is 4.7%. It can also be prepared by protecting the dihydroxy groups with boric acid and then conducting esterification reactions. Enzymatic synthesis uses immobilized Candida pseudotropicalis lipase as the catalyst. The optimal condition is 50°C.