Glyceryl laurate
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| Glyceryl laurate | |
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| IUPAC name | dodecanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester |
| Other names | Monolaurin Monolauroylglycerin |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [27215-38-9] |
| PubChem | |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C15H30O4 |
| Molar mass | 274.40 g/mol |
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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.

