Glyceryl monocaprate

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Glyceryl monocaprate structure	Common Name	Glyceryl monocaprate
	CAS Number	26402-22-2	Molecular Weight	246.34300
	Density	1.017 g/cm3	Boiling Point	N/A
	Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O₄	Melting Point	53ºC
	MSDS	N/A	Flash Point	129.6ºC

Use of Glyceryl monocaprate

Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) is a 1-monoglyceride of capric acid against gram-positive bacterial infections[1]. Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) has inhibitory effect on Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and offers an effective treatment for herpes labialiss[2].

Name	monocaprin
Synonym	More Synonyms

Description	Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) is a 1-monoglyceride of capric acid against gram-positive bacterial infections[1]. Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) has inhibitory effect on Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and offers an effective treatment for herpes labialiss[2].
Related Catalog	Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> HSV Research Areas >> Infection Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial
Target	IC50: Gram-positive Bacterial; HSV[1][2]
In Vitro	Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) has an antimicrobial activity against gram-positive ATCC SA 29123[1].
In Vivo	Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) combines with low-dose doxycycline offers an effective treatment for herpes labialiss, significantly reducing time to healing and pain compared with the placebo and monocaprin alone[2].
References	[1]. Chan WY, et al. In vitro antimicrobial activity of seven adjuvants against common pathogens associated with canine otitis externa.Vet Dermatol. 2019 Apr;30(2):133-e38. [2]. Skulason S, et al. A study of the clinical activity of a gel combining monocaprin and doxycycline: a novel treatment for herpes labialis.J Oral Pathol Med. 2012 Jan;41(1):61-7.

Density	1.017 g/cm3
Melting Point	53ºC
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O₄
Molecular Weight	246.34300
Flash Point	129.6ºC
Exact Mass	246.18300
PSA	66.76000
LogP	2.02350
Vapour Pressure	5.96E-07mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.466
Storage condition	−20°C