Description
Monocaprylin (Glyceryl monocaprylate), a monoglyceride of caprylic acid, exhibits an excellent antibacterial activity. Monocaprylin inhibits a variety of foodborne pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and has the potential for an alternative food preservative research.
Product information
CAS Number: 26402-26-6
Molecular Weight: 218.29
Formula: C11H22O4
Chemical Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octanoate
Smiles: CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)CO
InChiKey: GHBFNMLVSPCDGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C11H22O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-11(14)15-9-10(13)8-12/h10,12-13H,2-9H2,1H3
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (458.11 mM; Need ultrasonic).
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
Monocaprylin (Glyceryl monocaprylate; 25, 50 mM; 24 h) reduces all 5 pathogens (Strep. agalactiae, Strep. dysgalactiae, Strep. uberis, Staph. aureus, and E. coli) by >5.0 log cfu/mL after 6 h of incubation.
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