Diacetylated Monoglycerides
»Diacetylated Monoglycerides is glycerin esterified with edible fat-forming fatty acids and acetic acid.It may be prepared by the interesterification of edible oils with triacetin in the presence of catalytic agents,followed by molecular distillation,or by the direct acetylation of edible monoglycerides with acetic anhydride without the use of catalyst or molecular distillation.
Packaging and storage
Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers.
Identification,Infrared Absorption á197Fñ,on undried specimen.
Residue on ignition á281ñ:
not more than 0.1%.
Heavy metals,Method IIá231ñ:
0.001%.
Acid value á401ñ:
not more than 3.
Hydroxyl value á401ñ:
not more than 15.
Saponification value á401ñ:
between 365and 395.
Auxiliary Information
Staff Liaison:Daniel K.Bempong,Ph.D.,Scientist
Expert Committee:(EMC)Excipients:Monograph Content
USP28NF23Page 2996
Phone Number:1-301-816-8143
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