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.