glyceryl 1-laurate
Also known as Monolaurin, glyceryl laurate, 1-monolauroylglycerol, monolaurin-1
Monolaurin (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 .
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- Safety and Regulatory Status
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Monolaurin (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 .
==Occurrence== Monolaurin is found in coconuts and may be similar to lipids found in human breast milk.