Specification sheet - Bola Sophorolipids
AVAILABLE at KILOGRAM scale.
Synonyms: 2B-O-B-D-glucopyranosyl-B-D-glucopyranosyl or
17-L-([2B-O-B-D-glucopyranosyl-B-D-glucopyranosyl]-oxy)-cis-9-octadecenoate
Chemical formula: C42H74O23
Molecular weight: 948 g/mol
Technical Specifications:
Appearance: white powder
Purity: > 95 %
CMC (critical micelle concentration): 271 mg/L
Surface tension water @ CMC: 41 mN/m
Structure:
See Specification Sheet in PDF format. Download it here.
Some properties/applications:
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Application research in progress (new-to-nature molecules) for pharma (formulation), nanotechnology (macromolecular assembly) and typical surfactant applications (see below).
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Good emulsification of oil in water, non-irritant, good degreasing, good rinse aid (less scale deposition), good film forming properties (good spreading onto the surface), low foaming.
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Perfect micelle formation in water with diameter independent of the concentration.
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No antibacterial/antifungal activities detected so far.
Remarks:
All products are now listed in their most 'purified' (dried) form (best stability for long time storage). They can also be supplied as concentrated liquids/gels/pastes, which can make formulation easier. Only products with a C18:1 fatty acids chain are displayed in the figures, but C18:2, C18:0, C16:0 and C16:1 intermediates are also present in these samples in small amounts. When only the C18:1 intermediate (or another chain length) is required, these products can be produced, but these products are not (yet) offered as a standard.
Contact:
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Rodenhuizekaai 1, 9042 Gent, Belgium
Sophie.Roelants@bbeu.org, Tel: +32 9 335 70 01, Mob: +32 474 21 22 91