Uses
1-Octanoyl-rac-glycerol is a monoacylglyecrol with antibacterial activity. 1-Octanoyl-rac-glycerol showed inhibition of oleic acid uptake by rat intestinal epithelial IEC-6 cells in vitro.
Uses
Monocaprylin is used in preparation of Citric Acid mixed grease plasticizer.Also, It is an active agent for skin and hair care with pysicochemistry modifying properties.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-monooctanoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has octanoyl as the acyl group. It is a 1-monoglyceride and an octanoate ester.
brand name
Moctanin (Exelixis).
Biological Activity
Monocaprylin (1-octanoyl-rac-glycerol) is used as an antimicrobial monoglycerin with potential to tre at bacteria D congolensis and campylobacter infections and to inactivate E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella on biosurfaces.
