Glycerol monolaurate

What is Glycerol monolaurate?

Glycerol monolaurate (monolaurin, CAS 27215-22-1) is a monoglyceride from glycerol and lauric acid (C₁₂). With one fatty chain on the glycerol backbone, it combines amphiphilic surfactant behaviour with mildness valued in personal care and food systems.

What is Glycerol monolaurate used for?

Monolaurin emulsifies and stabilizes deodorants, creams, and lotions while contributing antimicrobial properties useful in odor-control formulations. See emollients and glycerol monostearate for related emulsifier options. Venus Ethoxyethers manufactures and supplies in India; request a quote for your requirements.

Glycerol monolaurate (monolaurin, CAS 27215-22-1) is a monoglyceride from glycerol and lauric acid (C₁₂). With one fatty chain on the glycerol backbone, it combines amphiphilic surfactant behaviour with mildness valued in personal care and food systems.

Personal care applications

Monolaurin emulsifies and stabilizes deodorants, creams, and lotions while contributing antimicrobial properties useful in odor-control formulations. See emollients and glycerol monostearate for related emulsifier options.

Food and nutritional uses

In food, monolaurin emulsifies and helps preserve texture; it is GRAS in the United States for specified uses. Antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria and fungi supports preservation and supplement applications.

Related products

Explore glycerol dilaurate and glycerol esters guide. Contact Venus for food and cosmetic grade documentation.