GLYCERYL LAURATE

GLYCERYL LAURATE

CAS NO.:   142-18-7
EC/LIST NO.: 205-526-6
 

Glyceryl laurate, also known as monolaurin, is a monoester produced from vegetable-derived glycerin and lauric acid.

Glyceryl laurate is a multifunctional ingredient that can be used in skin conditioning and deodorant applications.

Glyceryl laurate is a white or cream-colored powder with a faint odor

Glyceryl laurate is a monoester of glycerin and lauric acid, used for its skin conditioning and emollient, skin softening and soothing properties. 
Glyceryl laurate is also used in personal care products as a surfactant in order to create natural lather and an emulsifier.

Glyceryl laurate is a monoester of glycerin and lauric acids (derived from vegetable oils) and is among those as natural, monoglycerides. 
occurs in an oily to waxy consistency and has a white or yellow color

Also known as glycerol monolaurate or glyceryl laurate, Glyceryl laurate is used in cosmetics and as a food additive. 
People can also take it as a dietary supplement.

Glyceryl laurate has shown antibacterial and antiviral effects when examined in test tubes and culture dishes, which is referred to as in vitro testing. 
Researchers are currently investigating its usefulness in clinical settings.

Glyceryl laurate is a monoglyceride, mono-ester formed from glycerol and lauric acid. 
Glyceryl laurate has shown antibacterial and antiviral effects when examined in vitro.  
Glyceryl laurates usefulness in clinical settings is currently under investigation.

Glyceryl laurate is a chemical made from lauric acid, which is found in coconut oil and human breast milk.

Glyceryl laurate is used for the common cold, flu (influenza), shingles (herpes zoster), and other infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.

In foods, Glyceryl laurate is used in the production of ice cream, margarine, and spaghetti.

In manufacturing, Glyceryl laurate is used in making cosmetics, detergents, and insecticides.

Glyceryl laurate is a naturally occurring fat found in both coconut oil and breast milk. 
Glyceryl laurate, also known as glyceryl monolaurate, glyceryl laurate, or 1-Lauroyl-glycerol, is a monoglyceride.
Coconut oil is 48% lauric acid, valued for its use in the food and health supplement industries. 
Lauric acid is converted to Glyceryl laurate in the body. 
Some scientists believe that Glyceryl laurate may be a promising antimicrobial. 
Ongoing research is investigating its antibacterial and antiviral effects and safety.

Glyceryl laurate is an organic compound produced from lauric acid and its chemical formula is C15H30O4. 
Other names include glycerol monolaurate, glyceryl laurate, or 1-lauroyl-glycerol.

In nature, lauric acid is the precursor to Glyceryl laurate, which is a much stronger anti-germ agent than lauric acid itself.
When the body consumes lauric acid, certain enzymes in the digestive tract create this beneficial monoglyceride called Glyceryl laurate.

Glyceryl laurate is found in breast milk as well as coconut oil. 
A scientific article from 2016 touches on this issue:
“Coconut oil consists of 90% saturated fats and 9% unsaturated fats. 
However, saturated fats differ from saturated fats found in animals. 
More than half of the fats found in coconut oil are medium-chain fatty acids such as lauric acid. 
Coconut oil is the richest natural source of lauric acid. Lauric acid and its transformed Glyceryl laurate make up more than 50% of the fats from coconuts.

Glyceryl laurate is a dietary supplement derived from lauric acid - a medium chain fatty acrid present in coconut and palm oil. 
Existing research explores Glyceryl laurate’s potential to exhibit antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties in controlled laboratory studies. 
The literature review below explores some of these studies, their results, and potential impact on supporting a healthy immune system. 

Glyceryl laurate is a unique, multifunctional compound made from lauric acid obtained from sustainable plant sources. 
When compared with standard “monoglycerides,” glyceryl laurate has multiple positive characteristics not typically found in a single product and offers elegance and utility to personal care and pharmaceutical products.

In formulating, effective use levels can range between 0.1% and 5.0%, depending upon the application. 
Glyceryl laurate should be added to a formulation so that it does not receive severe heating for prolonged periods. 
Glyceryl laurate can be dispersed in water and dissolved in oil.

Melting point: 
Approx. 59°C - 60°C

1,4 - Dioxane-free 
100% naturally-derived and nontoxic 
Co-emulsifier 
mollient 
Antimicrobial
Shown to inactivate bacteria, viruses and fungi/yeast

Provide strong self-preservation activity 
Promotes the penetration of actives through the skin 
Co-emulsifier with other surfactants
Enhances the aesthetics of formulations with excellent rub-out
Creates superior stability in emulsions of all types

Glyceryl laurate is known for its skin conditioning and emollient, skin softening and soothing, properties. 
Glyceryl laurate is also a surfactant and an emulsifier. 
In deodorant applications, it inhibits the growth of skin bacteria responsible for odor production.

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

A glycerin and lauric acid derived multi-functional ingredient that works as a co-emulsifier (helps water and oil to mix together next to other emulsifiers), emollient (makes skin nice and smooth) and anti-microbial agent (preservative booster). 
Glyceryl laurate also has some thickening and refatting properties in cleansing formulas. 

Glyceryl laurate, also known as glycerol monolaurate (GML), glyceryl laurate or 1-lauroyl-glycerol, is a monoglyceride. 
Glyceryl laurate is the mono-ester formed from glycerol and lauric acid. Its chemical formula is C15H30O4.

Glyceryl laurate is most commonly used as a surfactant in cosmetics, such as deodorants. 
As a food additive it is also used as an emulsifier or preservative. 
Glyceryl laurate is also taken as a dietary supplement.

Appearance : powder
Colour : White
Odor : Has a sweet, milk and vanilla aroma
Loss on Drying : ≤2%
Arsenic (As) : ≤3ppm
Total Heavy Metals (as Pb) : ≤10ppm
Total plate count : ≤10000cfu/g

MELTING POINT : 23-27 c
PH : 8-8.6
HLB : 5.2
ODOR : faint odor
COLOR : cream-colored paste
SOLUBILITY : methanol, ethanol, toluene, naphtha, min. oil
DENSITY : 0.98
DISPERSABILITY : in water
CLASS : Surfactants - Esters - Ethoxylates 

Glyceryl laurate is derived from lauric acid which is found naturally in coconut oil and human breast milk

Glyceryl laurate has been researched for its potential to inactivate certain viruses, bacteria, yeast, and other microbes in vitro (in the lab) and in vivo (in the body)

Glyceryl laurate can be taken as a dietary supplement in various forms and has been classified by the FDA as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS)

There are different considerations to when and how to take Glyceryl laurate, which include an introductory period to potentially avoid a “Herxheimer reaction” as well as an ongoing maintenance dose

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

Lauric acid can be ingested in coconut oil and the human body converts it into Glyceryl laurate, furthermore, coconut oil, coconut cream, grated coconut and others products are excellent sources of lauric acid and, consequently, Glyceryl laurate.
Researchers are unsure of conversion rates of lauric acid obtained through foods like coconut oil or coconut to Glyceryl laurate in the body.
Because of this fact, Glyceryl laurate is unknown how much coconut oil or coconut one would need to ingest to receive a therapeutic dose of Glyceryl laurate. 
Some articles suggest Glyceryl laurate may be upwards of 100-300mL of coconut oil per day, making ingesting coconut oil unrealistic compared to Glyceryl laurate capsules

Glyceryl Laurate is most commonly used as asurfactantincosmetics, such asdeodorants. As afood additiveit is also used as anemulsifieror preservative. 
Glyceryl Laurate is also taken as adietary supplemen

Glyceryl laurate has a correcting effect in cosmetic products, helps to color and moisturize. 
Glyceryl laurate is an effective component of body lotions, moisturizers, and make-up soaps in the same system. 
In general, the glyceryl beginning consists of the production of deodorants for one simple reason. 
Glyceryl laurate has an antibacterial effect and prevents the outflow of sweat. 
As a result, it keeps leather underarms without odor.

IUPAC NAME:

2,3-dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate
 
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl laurate
 
2,3-dihydroxypropyl laurate
 
2,3-dihydroxypropyl laurate
 
Glycerolmonolaurate 

SYNONYMS:

Dodecanoic acid, 
monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol;
Glyceryl laurate;AI3-03482;Aldo MLD;
Aldo MLD-K-FG;Cithrol GML;Dimodan ML 90;
Glycerin monolaurate;Glycerol monolaurate (VAN);
Glycerox L 8;
Glyceryl monolaurate;
Grindtek ML 90;
Imwitor 312;
Lauric acid monoglyceride;
Lauricidin 802;
Lauricidin 812;
Lauricidin R;
M 300;Monododecanoyl glycerol;
Monoglycerol laurate;
Monolauroylglycerin;
Monomuls 90L12;M
onomuls L 90;NSC 4837;
Poem M 300;Sunsoft 750;
Sunsoft 757;Tegin L 90;
UNII-Y98611C087;
Laurin, mono- (8CI);
dodecanoic acid - propane-1,2,3-triol