Monolaurin
Monolaurin (1-Monolaurin) is an orally active antibiotic with antiviral and antibacterial properties[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
142-18-7
Product Name Alternative
1-Monolaurin
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Bacterial; SARS-CoV
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/monolaurin.html
Purity
99.26
Solubility
DMSO : 12.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCC(OCC(CO)O)=O
Molecular Formula
C15H30O4
Molecular Weight
274.40
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Harry G Preuss, et al. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of herbal essential oils and monolaurin for gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Mol Cell Biochem. 2005 Apr;272 (1-2) :29-34.|[2]Edy Subroto, et al. Bioactive monolaurin as an antimicrobial and its potential to improve the immune system and against COVID-19: a review. Food Research 4 (6) :2355-2365.|[3]Manohar V, et al. In vitro and in vivo effects of two coconut oils in comparison to monolaurin on Staphylococcus aureus: rodent studies. J Med Food. 2013 Jun;16 (6) :499-503.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Phase 3
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