Glyceryl Behenate is a lipid-based pharmaceutical excipient used in solid dosage-form development and other pharmaceutical formulation applications. It is a glycerol ester of behenic acid and belongs to the class of long-chain fatty acid glycerides.
Glyceryl Behenate is particularly valuable in pharmaceutical formulations because of its lipophilic, lubricating, and matrix-forming properties. It is commonly used in tablets and capsules, especially in formulations where controlled or modified drug release is required.
Swapnroop Pharma manufactures and supplies Glyceryl Behenate for pharmaceutical formulation and bulk excipient requirements, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers, formulation developers, nutraceutical companies, and other customers requiring quality-controlled pharmaceutical raw materials.
Glyceryl Behenate is also known as Glyceryl Behenate NF in suitable pharmaceutical grades. It consists primarily of glycerol esters of behenic acid, with the exact composition depending on the grade and manufacturing process.
It can provide several functional benefits in pharmaceutical formulations, including:
Glyceryl Behenate should be distinguished from other glyceride excipients such as Glycerol Monostearate and Glycerol Distearate, as their fatty-acid composition and functional characteristics differ.
Glyceryl Behenate is a glyceride derived from behenic acid (docosanoic acid) and glycerol. Pharmaceutical-grade material is generally supplied as a white to off-white waxy solid, powder, flakes, or granules, depending on the grade and physical form.
Its long-chain fatty-acid structure gives Glyceryl Behenate a relatively hydrophobic character, making it useful in matrix systems designed to modify the penetration of aqueous media and influence drug release.
Modified-Release Tablets:
Glyceryl Behenate is widely used as a lipidic matrix-forming excipient in modified- and controlled-release tablet formulations.
Tablet Lubricant:
It can provide lubricating properties during tablet compression and help improve manufacturing performance.
Matrix Formulations:
Its hydrophobic characteristics can be used to develop matrix systems in which drug-release behavior is influenced by the composition and structure of the lipid matrix.
Capsule Formulations:
Suitable grades can be incorporated into capsule formulations as a formulation aid and lipid-based excipient.
Direct Compression:
Glyceryl Behenate can be useful in selected direct-compression formulations where appropriate powder-flow and lubrication properties are required.
Nutraceutical Formulations:
Suitable grades may also be used in nutritional and healthcare formulations requiring lipid-based excipients.
Glyceryl Behenate quality should be evaluated according to the applicable pharmaceutical grade and approved product specification.
Typical quality-control parameters may include:
Exact numerical limits are grade-specific and should be confirmed against the applicable pharmacopoeial monograph, approved specification, and batch CoA.
Swapnroop Pharma focuses on the manufacturing and supply of pharmaceutical excipients and pharmaceutical raw materials in India. Glyceryl Behenate is supplied for pharmaceutical formulation development and commercial manufacturing requirements according to customer-approved specifications.
Our quality-focused supply approach includes:
Glyceryl Behenate should be packed in suitable, clean, tightly closed and moisture-protective packaging.
Recommended storage conditions:
Depending on grade and customer requirements, documentation may include:
Swapnroop Pharma provides Glyceryl Behenate for pharmaceutical formulation and bulk manufacturing applications, with emphasis on quality consistency, reliable supply, and appropriate technical documentation.
For companies searching for a Glyceryl Behenate manufacturer and supplier in India, Swapnroop Pharma supports sourcing requirements for modified-release tablets, matrix formulations, capsules, direct-compression systems, and other suitable pharmaceutical applications.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |