2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate

• CAT Number: M016677
• CAS Number: 27215-38-9
• Molecular Formula: C15H30O4
• Molecular Weight: 274.40
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: MONOLAURIN;RAC-GLYCEROL 1-LAURATE;RAC-1-LAUROYLGLYCEROL;Dodecanoicacid,monoesterwith1,2,3-propanetriol;DODECANOIN;DL-ALPHA-LAURIN;LAURIC ACID MONOGLYCERIDE;GLYCERYL MONOLAURATE
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H30O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-15(18)19-13-14(17)12-16/h14,16-17H,2-13H2,1H3
• InChIKey: ARIWANIATODDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O

2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate (Cat No.: M016677) is an ester derived from lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) and glycerol, commonly known as glyceryl laurate. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent, and antimicrobial additive. Its amphiphilic nature enhances the solubility and absorption of active ingredients. Additionally, it exhibits mild antimicrobial activity, making it valuable in formulations targeting skin health, moisturization, and protection against microbial contamination.