| Description | Monolaurin is a surfactant and emulsifer found in coconut oil. It inhibitis growth of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Gardnerella, Candida, and Haemophilus, and decreases production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. |
| In vitro | Monolaurin is also active against a panel of 16 fungi when used at a concentration of 0.1% in growth media[1] |
| molecular weight | 274.4 |
| Molecular formula | C15H30O4 |
| CAS | 142-18-7 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 2.5 mg/mL (9.11 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. NORBERTO, LISKER, NACHMAN, et al. ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF MONOLAURIN AND RELATED COMPOUNDS[J]. Journal of Food Safety, 1982. |