Glyceryl Laurate

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Glyceryl laurate, also known as monolaurin, is a monoglyceride, a monoester formed from glycerol (a component of vegetable oils) and lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil.

Product Details

Formula:

C15H30O4

CAS Number:

142-18-7

Also Known As:

Monolaurin; Glyceryl monolaurate; 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate

applications:

Glyceryl laurate is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a surfactant, emollient, and antimicrobial agent.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White to cream colored powder

Density, g/cm3

0.9764

Melting point, °C

63

Molecular weight, g/mol

274.4

Odor

Faint odor

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.4350

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Glyceryl Laurate supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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