Sorbitan Isostearate is a chemical compound, the monoester of isostearic acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.

It appears in form of white powder.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsifiers have the property to reduce the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability and also directly influence the stability, sensory properties and surface tension of sunscreens by modulating their filmometric performance.

Molecular Formula  C₂₄H₄₆O₆

Molecular Weight  430.626 g/mol

CAS  54392-26-6

Synonyms :

• [(1R)-1-[(2S,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] 16-methylheptadecanoate
• Sorbitan,isooctadecanoate
• SCHEMBL15578308

References______________________________________________________________________

Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan sesquistearate, and sorbitan triisostearate. Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel.  Int J Toxicol. 2002;21 Suppl 1:93-112. Review.