Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: octanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C11H22O4
Formula Weight: 218,3
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 502-54-5
Notes: 1-Octanoyl-rac-glycerol is a monoacylglycerol that contains octanoic acid at the sn-1 position. It reduces the growth of a variety of bacteria and pathogenic fungi, including C. albicans and C. parapsilosis, on textiles when applied as a 15 wt% solution in ethanol.{47412} 1-Octanoyl-rac-glycerol, in combination with ethanol or 2-mercaptoethanol, dissolves gallstones in vitro.{47413}