Witepsol® H (19)
Witepsol® H is a hydrogenated glyceride excipient derived primarily from coconut oil. It is composed of a mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides, offering a controlled melting profile and excellent physicochemical properties, making it an ideal base for pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.
- Synonyms
- Hydrogenated coconut oil glycerides, Hydrogenated glycerides, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrogenated triglycerides, Pharmaceutical suppository base
- Chemical Formula
- C3H5(OOCR)n
- CAS Number
- 91744-42-2
- INCI name(s)
- Hydrogenated Coconut Glycerides
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 630–800 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 36°C to 40°C
- Flash Point
- > 200°C
- Density
- 0.89 to 0.92 g/cm³
- Forms
- Solid (waxy)
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Food and Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
- Stabilizer
- Cosmetic products