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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 197F, on undried specimen.
Residue on ignition 281: not more than 0.1%.
Acid value 401: not more than 3.
Hydroxyl value 401: not more than 15.
Saponification value 401: between 365 and 395.
Residual solvents 467: meets the requirements.
(Official January 1, 2007)
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison : Catherine Sheehan, B.Sc., Scientist
Expert Committee : (EM105) Excipient Monographs 1
USP29–NF24 Page 3323
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