Bioactivity | Monocaprylin (Glyceryl monocaprylate), a monoglyceride of caprylic acid, exhibits an excellent antibacterial activity. Monocaprylin inhibits a variety of foodborne pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and has the potential for an alternative food preservative research[1]. |
Invitro | Monocaprylin (Glyceryl monocaprylate; 25, 50 mM; 24 h) reduces all 5 pathogens (Strep. agalactiae, Strep. dysgalactiae, Strep. uberis, Staph. aureus, and E. coli) by >5.0 log cfu/mL after 6 h of incubation[1]. |
Name | Monocaprylin |
CAS | 26402-26-6 |
Formula | C₁₁H₂₂O₄ |
Molar Mass | 218.29 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. M K M Nair, et al. Antibacterial effect of caprylic acid and monocaprylin on major bacterial mastitis pathogens. J Dairy Sci. 2005 Oct;88(10):3488-95. |