Monolaurin

Monolaurin (abbreviated GML; also called glycerol monolaurate, glyceryl laurate, and 1-lauroyl-glycerol) is a monoglyceride. It is the mono-ester formed from glycerol and lauric acid. Its chemical formula is C15H30O4.

Monolaurin
Names
IUPAC name
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate
Other names
Glyceryl laurate; Monolauroylglycerin; Glycerol monolaurate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.024
UNII
  • 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
  • OCC(O)COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
C15H30O4
Molar mass 274.401 g·mol−1
Melting point 63 °C
Boiling point 186 °C / 1mmHg
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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