Acetylated monoglyceride
Chemical compound
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Acetylated monoglycerides are a class of chemical compounds used as food additives and as plasticizers.
Typical components of acetylated monoglycerides, where R is a variable fatty acid side chain | |
| Identifiers | |
|---|---|
| E number | E472a (thickeners, ...) |
| UNII | |
| Properties | |
| Variable | |
| Molar mass | Variable |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chemically, acetylated monoglycerides are mixtures derived from monoglycerides that have been modified with one or two acetyl groups. The fatty acid side chains of the monoglyceride can be varied to give differing properties.
As a food additive it has the E number E472a and is used as an emulsifier[1] and in edible coatings.[2][3]
Acetylated monoglycerides can also be used as plasticizers.[4]