Description

Glycerol Monolaurate is a versatile monoester derived from glycerol and lauric acid, valued for its excellent emulsifying, antimicrobial, and surface-active properties. This compound is a critical ingredient for formulators seeking to stabilize emulsions, enhance texture, and provide a natural preservative effect. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, where multifunctional, safe, and effective ingredients are required.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier and preservative in baked goods, dairy products, margarine, and whipped toppings to improve texture, shelf life, and stability.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a non-ionic emulsifier, opacifier, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an excipient in topical formulations for its emulsifying and antimicrobial properties.
• Animal Feed: Acts as an energy source and emulsifying agent in feed premixes to enhance nutrient absorption and pellet quality.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a lubricant, anti-static agent, and intermediate in the synthesis of other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycerol Monolaurate
CAS No.	40738-26-9
Molecular Formula	C15H30O4
Molecular Weight	274.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycerol Monolaurate; Monolaurin; 1-Lauroyl-rac-glycerol; Glyceryl Laurate; Lauric Acid Monoglyceride; Glycerin Monolaurate; Dodecanoic Acid, 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl Ester; GML
EINECS	255-004-9

Quality Control

Our Glycerol Monolaurate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Production adheres to relevant standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) for food-grade applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), verifying identity, purity, and key specifications, which is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Monolaurate Content)	Min. 90.0%
Acid Value	≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	190 - 210 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 3.0 g I2/100g
Water Content	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.