Witepsol® E
Witepsol® E is a pharmaceutical-grade hydrogenated coconut oil-based glyceride excipient used primarily as a suppository and ovule base. It is composed mainly of saturated mono-, di-, and triglycerides derived from hydrogenated coconut oil, offering excellent melting characteristics and stability.
- Synonyms
- Hydrogenated coconut oil mono-,di-,tri-glycerides
- Chemical Formula
- C55H98O6
- CAS Number
- 91744-42-2
- INCI name(s)
- Hydrogenated Coconut Glycerides
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 855.3 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 38°C to 40°C
- Flash Point
- 200°C to 250°C
- Density
- 0.9 to 0.95 g/cm³
- Forms
- Solid
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetic products