MONOLAURIN

CAS NO.：142-18-7
Empirical Formula: C15H30O4
Molecular Weight: 274.4
MDL number: MFCD00037815
EINECS: 205-526-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-19 23:02:33

What is MONOLAURIN?

The Uses of MONOLAURIN

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

The Uses of MONOLAURIN

glyceryl laurate is a coemulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions. It is also a super fattening agent that promotes absorption and has a bacteriostatic effect.

What are the applications of Application

1-Lauroyl-rac-glycerol is a mono-ester with antibacterial and antiviral properties

Definition

ChEBI: 1-monolauroylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride with dodecanoyl (lauroyl) as the acyl group. It is a 1-monoglyceride and a dodecanoate ester.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 19, p. 2505, 1989 DOI: 10.1080/00397918908052653

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Biochem/physiol Actions

Monolaurin (1-Lauroyl-rac-glycerol) is used as an antimicrobial agent in various formulas and microemulsions and as a methane mitigation agent in ruminants.

Properties of MONOLAURIN

Melting point:	63 °C
Boiling point:	186 °C / 1mmHg
Density	0.9764 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4350 (estimate)
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Practically insoluble in water
form	powder to crystal
pka	13.16±0.20(Predicted)
color	White to Almost white
Water Solubility	6mg/L
BRN	1726740
CAS DataBase Reference	142-18-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Monolaurin (142-18-7)

Safety information for MONOLAURIN

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.