SORBITAN MONOLAURATE
UNII 6W9PS8B71J

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Sorbitan Monolaurate, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 6W9PS8B71J.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 1338-39-2 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1363055. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
6W9PS8B71J
CAS Registry Number
1338-39-2
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
6W9PS8B71J
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C18H34O6
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-BURFUSLBSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
1871
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(CCCCCCCC(OC[C@H]([C@@]1([C@@H]([C@@H](O)CO1)O)[H])O)=O)CCC

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Sorbitan Monolaurate. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

SORBITAN LAURATE
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE

Common Names & Synonyms

1,4-ANHYDRO-D-GLUCITOL, 6-DODECANOATE
ANHYDROSORBITOL MONOLAURATE
SORBITAN ESTERS SORBITAN LAURATE [MI]
SORBITAN LAURATE [EP MONOGRAPH]
SORBITAN LAURATE [INN]
SORBITAN LAURATE [MART.]
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE [FCC]
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE [II]
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE [USAN]
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE [VANDF]
SORBITAN, MONODODECANOATE

Brand / Trade Names

SPAN 20

Technical Codes

E-493
INS NO.493
INS-493

NDC Products Containing SORBITAN MONOLAURATE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: