CAS No. 26402-22-2

Batch: Purity:98.43
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Glyceryl monocaprate (Monocaprin) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 2,3-dihydroxypropyl decanoate
CAS Number 26402-22-2
Molecular Formula

C13H26O4
Molecular Weight (MW) 246.34
SMILES CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
InChIKey LKUNXBRZDFMZOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Monocaprin (Glyceryl monocaprate) is a 1-monoglyceride derived from capric acid that exhibits potent antimicrobial activity against enveloped viruses, certain bacteria, and yeast. By integrating into and destabilizing lipid membranes, it compromises membrane integrity, impairs cellular viability, and leads to the rapid inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms such as Candida albicans and enveloped viral particles. [1][2]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 49 mg/mL (198.91 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 49 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.