Technical Data

283608
CAS Number
142-18-7
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00037815
Molecular Formula
C15H30O4
Molecular Weight
274.4
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
Monolaurin
1-Mono-laurin; (±)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate; (±)-Glyceryl 1-monododecanoate; 1-Glyceryl laurate; 1-Monododecanoylglycerol; 1-Monolaurin; 1-Monolauroyl-rac-glycerol; 3-Dodecanoyloxy-1,2-propanediol; Dodecanoic acid α-monoglyceride; Glycerin 1-monolaurate; Glycerol 1-laurate; Glycerol 1-monododecanoate; Glycerol 1-monolaurate; Glycerol α-monolaurate; Glyceryl laurate; Glyceryl monododecanoate; Glyceryl monolaurate; Lauric acid 1-monoglyceride; Lauric acid α-monoglyceride; Lauricidin; Luaricidin; NSC 698570; α-Monolaurin

Monolaurin has antibacterial, antiviral, and other antimicrobial effects in vitro.

Synonyms
1-Mono-laurin; (±)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate; (±)-Glyceryl 1-monododecanoate; 1-Glyceryl laurate; 1-Monododecanoylglycerol; 1-Monolaurin; 1-Monolauroyl-rac-glycerol; 3-Dodecanoyloxy-1,2-propanediol; Dodecanoic acid α-monoglyceride; Glycerin 1-monolaurate; Glycerol 1-laurate; Glycerol 1-monododecanoate; Glycerol 1-monolaurate; Glycerol α-monolaurate; Glyceryl laurate; Glyceryl monododecanoate; Glyceryl monolaurate; Lauric acid 1-monoglyceride; Lauric acid α-monoglyceride; Lauricidin; Luaricidin; NSC 698570; α-Monolaurin
CAS No
142-18-7
Molecular Weight
274.40
Molecular Formula
C15H30O4
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Purity
≥90% (GC)
Melting Point
61-65°C
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Li, Q., et al.: Nature, 458, 1034 (2009)
USBio References
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