Glyceryl Behenate - Premium Lubricant Excipient from China
1. General Introduction to Glyceryl Behenate
Researched and manufactured by Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (China), Glyceryl Behenate is a premium pharmaceutical excipient that meets the most stringent standards for applications in the pharmaceutical, health supplement, and cosmetic industries.
Through a rigorous quality control system, the Glyceryl Behenate product line from Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech achieves high purity, making it the optimal choice for enterprises seeking safe lubrication solutions (as a superior alternative to Magnesium Stearate) or sustained-release matrix excipients for high-quality product lines targeting both domestic and international markets.
Main Ingredients: A mixture of esters of glycerol and behenic acid (primarily glyceryl dibehenate).
Physical State: Powder or hard waxy flakes, white or off-white in color.
Odor/Taste: Odorless or possessing a very faint fatty odor.
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water and ethanol; soluble in chloroform and organic solvents upon heating.
Quality Standards: Complies with international pharmacopeia standards (USP/NF, EP, ChP).
The material is rigorously controlled for the following parameters:
Identification and fatty acid composition (specifically behenic acid content).
Melting range (typically 65°C - 77°C).
Acid value, iodine value, and saponification value.
Limits for heavy metals and sulfated ash.
Microbial limits for pharmaceutical manufacturing applications.
3. Key Advantages of Glyceryl Behenate
Outstanding Multi-functional Excipient: Performs exceptionally well as a lubricant in tablet compression, a lipid matrix-forming agent for sustained-release formulations, and a taste-masking excipient.
High Safety and Compatibility: Entirely devoid of metal ions, causing no adverse interactions with sensitive active ingredients (a significant advantage over Magnesium Stearate).
Optimization of the Tablet Compression Process: Exhibits excellent compressibility, does not compromise tablet hardness, and does not adversely affect the disintegration time of the tablet when utilized at appropriate ratios.
International Standard Quality Profile: Facilitates pharmaceutical manufacturers in seamlessly completing drug registration dossiers and fulfilling rigorous validation requirements.
4. Applications of Glyceryl Behenate
In Pharmaceuticals
Tablets and Hard Capsules: Employed as a lubricant at low concentrations (typically 1% - 3%), particularly highly suitable for direct compression formulations.
Controlled-Release Formulations: Acts as a lipid matrix to precisely control and prolong the release time of active pharmaceutical ingredients within the gastrointestinal tract.
Film Coating / Taste Masking: Applied in hot-melt coating techniques to effectively mask the bitter or unpleasant taste of active substances.
In Cosmetics and Personal Care
Creams, Ointments, and Lotions: Functions as a thickening agent, film-forming agent, and viscosity modifier, substantially enhancing product texture and imparting a smooth, soft feel to the skin.
For further information regarding the supply chain and technical specifications of Glyceryl Behenate from Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (China), or to place an order, please contact:
Sample/COA Requests: Please contact us via email to receive product samples, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and the latest technical documentation directly from the manufacturer, Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech.
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