sorbitan
noun
sor·bi·tan
ˈsȯr-bə-ˌtan 
: an anhydride C6H12O5 of sorbitol from which various fatty acid esters are derived for use as surfactants and emulsifying agents
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“Sorbitan.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sorbitan. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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