Glyceryl laurate

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Glyceryl laurate
IUPAC name dodecanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Other names Monolaurin
Monolauroylglycerin
Identifiers
CAS number [27215-38-9]
PubChem 14871
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
Properties
Molecular formula C15H30O4
Molar mass 274.40 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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Glyceryl laurate is a monoglyceride surfactant. It is the ester formed from glycerol and lauric acid. Its chemical formula is C15H30O4. It is most commonly used in deodorants.

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