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MONOGLYCERIDE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monoacylglycerol
1, record 1, English, monoacylglycerol
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monoglyceride 2, record 1, English, monoglyceride
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of the fatty-acid glycerol esters where only one acid group is attached to the glycerol group. 3, record 1, English, - monoacylglycerol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monoacylglycerol; monoglyceride: According to the standardized terminology of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and the International Union of Biochemistry (IUB), the monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides should be designated monoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, and triacylglycerols, respectively. However, older terminology is still widely used, particularly in clinical medicine. 1, record 1, English, - monoacylglycerol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monoacylglycérol
1, record 1, French, monoacylglyc%C3%A9rol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- monoglycéride 2, record 1, French, monoglyc%C3%A9ride
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monoester du glycérol et d'un acide gras. 3, record 1, French, - monoacylglyc%C3%A9rol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monoacylglycérol; monoglycéride : D'après la terminologie standardisée de l'Union internationale de Chimie Pure et Appliquée (IUPAC) et l'Union Internationale de Biochimie (IUB), les monoglycérides, diglycérides et triglycérides devraient être respectivement appelés monoacylglycérols, diacylglycérols et triacylglycérols, pourtant, l'ancienne terminologie reste largement utilisée, notamment en médecine clinique. 4, record 1, French, - monoacylglyc%C3%A9rol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Biología molecular
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- monoglicérido
1, record 1, Spanish, monoglic%C3%A9rido
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monooctadecanoylglycerol
1, record 2, English, monooctadecanoylglycerol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glycerin monostearate 2, record 2, English, glycerin%20monostearate
correct
- glycerol monostearate 3, record 2, English, glycerol%20monostearate
correct
- glyceryl monostearate 4, record 2, English, glyceryl%20monostearate
correct
- GMS 5, record 2, English, GMS
correct
- GMS 5, record 2, English, GMS
- glyceryl stearate 2, record 2, English, glyceryl%20stearate
correct
- monostearin 6, record 2, English, monostearin
correct
- octadecanoic acid monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol 2, record 2, English, octadecanoic%20acid%20monoester%20with%201%2C2%2C3%2Dpropanetriol
correct
- stearic acid monoester with glycerol 2, record 2, English, stearic%20acid%20monoester%20with%20glycerol
correct
- stearic acid monoglyceryl ester 7, record 2, English, stearic%20acid%20monoglyceryl%20ester
correct
- stearic monoglyceride 2, record 2, English, stearic%20monoglyceride
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a pure white or cream-colored, wax-like solid with a faint odor and a fatty, agreeable taste, which is used as a thickening and an emulsifying agent for margarine, shortenings and other food products, as a flavoring agent, a protective coating for hydroscopie powders, a resin lubricant, and in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. 8, record 2, English, - monooctadecanoylglycerol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monooctadecanoylglycerol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 2, English, - monooctadecanoylglycerol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The commercial product is a mixture of variable proportions of glyceryl monostearate and glyceryl monopalmitate. 9, record 2, English, - monooctadecanoylglycerol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Abracol S.K.G.; Admul; Advawax 140; Aldo HMS; Aldo-28; Arlacel 161; Armostat 801; Atmos 150; Atmul 67; Cefatin; Celinhol-A; Cerasynt S; Citomulgan M; Cyclochem GMS; Dermagine; Distearin; Drewmulse TP; Drumulse AA; Emerest 2400; Emcol CA; Emul P.7; Estol 603; Grocor 5500; Hodag GMS; Imwitor 191; Kessco 40; Lipo GMS 410; Monelgin; Ogeen 515; Orgon; Protachem GMS; Sedetine; Starfol GMS 450; Tegin; Unimate GMS; USAF KE-7; Witconol MS. 8, record 2, English, - monooctadecanoylglycerol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: (C17H35)COOCH2CHOHCH2OH or C21H42O4 8, record 2, English, - monooctadecanoylglycerol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monooctadécanoylglycérol
1, record 2, French, monooctad%C3%A9canoylglyc%C3%A9rol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- monostéarate de glycérine 1, record 2, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9rine
correct, masculine noun
- monostéarate de glycérol 1, record 2, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
- monostéarate de glycéryle 2, record 2, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9ryle
correct, masculine noun
- stéarate de glycéryle 1, record 2, French, st%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9ryle
correct, masculine noun
- monostéarine 3, record 2, French, monost%C3%A9arine
correct, feminine noun
- monoester de l’acide octadécanoïque avec le 1,2,3-propanetriol 1, record 2, French, monoester%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20octad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque%20avec%20le%201%2C2%2C3%2Dpropanetriol
correct, masculine noun
- monoester de l’acide stéarique avec le glycérol 1, record 2, French, monoester%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20st%C3%A9arique%20avec%20le%20glyc%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
- ester monoglycérylique de l’acide stéarique 1, record 2, French, ester%20monoglyc%C3%A9rylique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20st%C3%A9arique
correct, masculine noun
- monoglycéride stéarique 1, record 2, French, monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20st%C3%A9arique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière blanche ou blanchâtre (selon son degré de pureté), agréable au goût, utilisée comme épaississant, émulsifiant ou comme agent de sapidité, notamment pour la fabrication des huiles, graisses et margarines. 4, record 2, French, - monooctad%C3%A9canoylglyc%C3%A9rol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monooctadécanoylglycérol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - monooctad%C3%A9canoylglyc%C3%A9rol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (C17H35)COOCH2CHOHCH2OH ou C21H42O4 5, record 2, French, - monooctad%C3%A9canoylglyc%C3%A9rol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- monoestearato de glicerilo
1, record 2, Spanish, monoestearato%20de%20glicerilo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- monoestearato de glicerol 1, record 2, Spanish, monoestearato%20de%20glicerol
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (C17H35)COOCH2CHOHCH2OH o C21H42O4 2, record 2, Spanish, - monoestearato%20de%20glicerilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- glyceryl stearate citrate
1, record 3, English, glyceryl%20stearate%20citrate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- monoglyceride citrate 2, record 3, English, monoglyceride%20citrate
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A citric salt used as a preservative and chelating agent for fats. 3, record 3, English, - glyceryl%20stearate%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monoglyceride citrate. Class IV preservative for fats and oils; shortening; monoglycerides and diglycerides; lard ... 4, record 3, English, - glyceryl%20stearate%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Composition:] Glycerides, C16-18 mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated, citrates, potassium salts. [Or:] Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of natural fatty acids, potassium salt. 5, record 3, English, - glyceryl%20stearate%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Also known under the following commercial designations:] Axcol C62; Emulgator I370; Food Additive E472C; Imwitor 370; Tegin C62. 5, record 3, English, - glyceryl%20stearate%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C27H48O10 6, record 3, English, - glyceryl%20stearate%20citrate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stéarate de glycéryle citrate
1, record 3, French, st%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9ryle%20citrate
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- citrate de monoglycéride 2, record 3, French, citrate%20de%20monoglyc%C3%A9ride
masculine noun
- citrate monoglycérique 3, record 3, French, citrate%20monoglyc%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel de l'acide citrique employé comme conservateur des huiles et autres matières grasses. 4, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9ryle%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le «Lexique de la chimie alimentaire», le terme «citrate monoglycérique» apparaît sous le numéro 641. 5, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9ryle%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C27H48O10 6, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9arate%20de%20glyc%C3%A9ryle%20citrate
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydrogenated palm-oil monoglycerides
1, record 4, English, hydrogenated%20palm%2Doil%20monoglycerides
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- hydrogenated palm-oil monoglyceride
- hydrogenated palm-oil mono-glycerides
- hydrogenated palm-oil mono-glyceride
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- monoglycérides d’huile de palme hydrogénés
1, record 4, French, monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20d%26rsquo%3Bhuile%20de%20palme%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À noter que «glycéride» possède les genres «masculin» et «féminin». Le Trésor de la langue française, le Grand Larousse encyclopédique, le Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications et les chimistes en général ont cependant tendance à employer ce terme au masculin. Le Robert électronique indique qu'il est du genre «féminin». 2, record 4, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20d%26rsquo%3Bhuile%20de%20palme%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9s
Record 4, Key term(s)
- monoglycéride d’huile de palme hydrogéné
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrogenated vegetable-oil monoglycerides
1, record 5, English, hydrogenated%20vegetable%2Doil%20monoglycerides
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- hydrogenated vegetable-oil monoglyceride
- hydrogenated vegetable-oil mono-glycerides
- hydrogenated vegetable-oil mono-glyceride
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- monoglycérides d’huile végétale hydrogénés
1, record 5, French, monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20d%26rsquo%3Bhuile%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À noter que «glycéride» possède les genres «masculin» et «féminin». Le Trésor de la langue française, le Grand Larousse encyclopédique, le Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications et les chimistes en général ont cependant tendance à employer ce terme au masculin. Le Robert électronique indique qu'il est du genre «féminin». 2, record 5, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20d%26rsquo%3Bhuile%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9s
Record 5, Key term(s)
- monoglycéride d’huile végétale hydrogéné
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hydrogenated lard monoglycerides
1, record 6, English, hydrogenated%20lard%20monoglycerides
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hydrogenated lard mono-glyceride
- hydrogenated lard mono-glycerides
- hydrogenated lard monoglycerides
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- monoglycérides de lard hydrogénés
1, record 6, French, monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20de%20lard%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À noter que «glycéride» possède les genres «masculin» et «féminin». Le Trésor de la langue française, le Grand Larousse encyclopédique, le Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications et les chimistes en général ont cependant tendance à employer ce terme au masculin. Le Robert électronique indique qu'il est du genre «féminin». 2, record 6, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20de%20lard%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9s
Record 6, Key term(s)
- monoglycéride de lard hydrogéné
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- acetylated monoglyceride
1, record 7, English, acetylated%20monoglyceride
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At room temperature and below, technical grade products will remain in the waxy form for several years. Their physical properties make the acetylated monoglyceride products potentially valuable as protective coatings for processed meats and for dressed meats that are to be stored at low temperatures. They also show potential as coatings for cheese, fruits, nuts, candy and other foods. 2, record 7, English, - acetylated%20monoglyceride
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- monoglycéride acétylé
1, record 7, French, monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monoglycéride dont la molécule renferme le groupement acétyle, soit le radical CH3CO. 2, record 7, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monoglycéride : Ester du glycérol avec les acides gras contenant une seule molécule d'acide; émulsifiant, cosmétiques, lubrifiants. 3, record 7, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- monoglicérido acetilado
1, record 7, Spanish, monoglic%C3%A9rido%20acetilado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- diacetylated monoacylglycerols
1, record 8, English, diacetylated%20monoacylglycerols
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- diacetylated monoglycerides 2, record 8, English, diacetylated%20monoglycerides
former designation, avoid, plural
Record 8, Key term(s)
- diacetylated monoacylglycerol
- diacetylated monoglyceride
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- monoacylglycérols diacétylés
1, record 8, French, monoacylglyc%C3%A9rols%20diac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- monoglycérides diacétylés 2, record 8, French, monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20diac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9s
former designation, avoid, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- monoacylglycérol diacétylé
- monoglycéride diacétylé
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lactylated mono-glyceride
1, record 9, English, lactylated%20mono%2Dglyceride
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- lactylated monoglyceride 2, record 9, English, lactylated%20monoglyceride
proposal
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lactylated Mono- and di-glycerides - Emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing or thickening agents for shortening - 8.0 % (except that the total combined mono- and di-glycerides and lactylated mono- and di-glycerides must not exceed 20.0 % of the shortening.) 1, record 9, English, - lactylated%20mono%2Dglyceride
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- monoglycéride lactylé
1, record 9, French, monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20lactyl%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- mono-glycéride lactylé
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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