Monolaurin

Monolaurin

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Names
IUPAC name Dodecanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Other names Glyceryl laurate; Monolauroylglycerin; Glycerol monolaurate
Identifiers
CAS Number	27215-38-9 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL510533 Y
ChemSpider	14181 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	14871
UNII	Y98611C087 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C15H30O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-15(18)19-13-14(17)12-16/h14,16-17H,2-13H2,1H3 Y Key: ARIWANIATODDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C15H30O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-15(18)19-13-14(17)12-16/h14,16-17H,2-13H2,1H3 Key: ARIWANIATODDMH-UHFFFAOYAD
SMILES O=C(OCC(O)CO)CCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C15H30O4
Molar mass	274.40 g·mol−1
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Monolaurin, also known as glycerol monolaurate, glyceryl laurate or 1-Lauroyl-glycerol, is a monoglyceride. It is the mono-ester formed from glycerol and lauric acid. Its chemical formula is C₁₅H₃₀O₄.

Uses

Monolaurin is most commonly used as a surfactant in cosmetics, such as deodorants. As a food additive it is also used as an emulsifier.

Occurrence

Monolaurin is found in coconut oil and may be similar to other monoglycerides found in human breast milk.

Pharmacology

Monolaurin has antibacterial, antiviral, and other antimicrobial effects in vitro. It may therefore be useful in the treatment or prevention of various infections, but its clinical usefulness has not been established.