Monolaurin
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| IUPAC name 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate | |
| Other names Glyceryl laurate; Monolauroylglycerin; Glycerol monolaurate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.024 | 
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| 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). Infobox references | |
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.