(Antimicrobial Preservative / Antioxidant)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces high-quality Monothioglycerol, renowned for its exceptional purity and effectiveness. This compound is especially valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Monothioglycerol, maximizing its effectiveness as both an antimicrobial preservative and antioxidant.
Applications: MOLHOL® MTHG functions as both an antioxidant and a mild antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical formulations. Its dual action in preventing oxidation and inhibiting microbial growth makes it an essential ingredient in ensuring the safety, stability, and efficacy of a wide range of pharmaceutical products. It is used in ophthalmic formulations (eye drops), nasal preparations and some topical pharmaceutical formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 96-27-5 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C3H8O2S |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 108.16 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as a colorless or pale yellow, viscous liquid, having a slight sulfidic odor. |
| 2 | Solubility | Freely soluble in water; insoluble in ether. Miscible with alcohol. |
| 3 | Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.1 %. |
| 4 | Selenium | About 30 µg/g. |
| 5 | Specific gravity | 1.241 to 1.250. |
| 6 | Refractive Index | 1.521 to 1.526. |
| 7 | pH | 3.5 to 7.0. |
| 8 | Water Determination | Not more than 5.0 %. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 97.0 % and not more than 101.0 % of Monothioglycerol (C3H8O2S) calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
MOLHOL® MTHG is packed in HDPE Drum or IBC packing, having bar coded label.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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