Quick Answer:Glycerol Monolaurate (GML, Glycerol Monolaurate) is a monoglyceride formed by glycerol and lauric acid, CAS No. 142-18-7, molecular formula C15H30O4. When choosing GML, first confirm the use in food, animal nutrition, daily chemicals, or other applications, then compare monoester content, acid value, free glycerol, moisture, form, packaging, and target market documents.

What is Glycerol Monolaurate?

Glycerol Monolaurate is also often abbreviated as monolaurin glyceride or GML, with a molecular weight of about 274.21. "Glycerol Monolaurate" is a common short form or misspelling. Formal technical and purchasing documents suggest using "Glycerol Monolaurate" and list the English name, CAS number, and target use simultaneously.

The GML on the market may vary due to raw materials, processes, monoester content, homologues or other glyceride compositions, dosage forms, and carriers. Even if two products are both labeled GML, they cannot be judged equivalent only by name or total content. Product identity, specification caliber, and application verification need to be reviewed together.

Why Choose Different Grades for Different Applications?

Food and Formula Applications

Food-related procurement should focus on applicable standards, purity and impurities, sensory properties, dispersion or emulsification performance, labels, and permitted uses. The performance in the final food system is affected by oil-water phase, pH, temperature, processing order, and other emulsifiers, and should be verified under actual formula and shelf-life conditions.

Animal nutrition applications

The ADDEASY animal nutrition page describes ADA® Laueasy as a product related to monolaurin, for animal nutrition programs. Specific use depends on animal species, stage, diet, product specifications, and local regulations. Formulation and trial evaluation should be completed by nutritionists. It is not appropriate to understand general research conclusions as fixed efficacy guarantees.

Daily chemical, pharmaceutical-related, and industrial applications

These scenarios may focus more on color, odor, acid value, free glycerin, melting or dispersion performance, and compatibility with other components. Pharmaceutical-related uses usually also involve stricter regulatory and quality system requirements. The purchaser should first state the real use, and the supplier should confirm whether there is a matching product.

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What to focus on in the GML specification sheet?

• Monoester content:Confirm the detection object, calculation basis, and method, and do not confuse it with total glycerides.
• Acid value:Used to reflect free acid-related situations, and the limits and methods should be written into the specifications confirmed by both parties.
• Free glycerin and moisture:May affect processing, stability, and application performance.
• Appearance and physical properties:Powder, particles or other forms will affect metering, dispersion and mixing.
• Contaminants and microorganisms:Confirm applicable items according to product grade and target market.

ADDEASY product pages disclose reference indicators such as different application grades, monoester content, acid value, free glycerin, moisture and heavy metals. The page data is for preliminary communication. For formal purchase, please request the latest TDS, representative batch or current batch COA, and confirm the testing methods, labels and acceptance rules.

How to verify the supply plan of glycerol monolaurate?

1. Clarify the end use, product form, target content and indicators that must be controlled.
2. Check whether the names and specifications in the sample, COA, TDS and label are consistent.
3. Conduct small-scale tests in the actual processing temperature, addition order and formula system.
4. Evaluate the adaptability of dispersion, mixing, sensory, stability or nutritional formula.
5. Compare the total delivery cost under the same specifications, quantity, packaging and trade terms.

The regulatory systems for food, feed, cosmetics and other uses are different, and the access, limits, labels and import requirements in various countries may also be different. Buyers should complete the confirmation according to the latest regulations of the sales or use market. Animal nutrition customers can also viewADDEASY Animal Gut Health Product Solutions.

What should be included in high-conversion GML inquiries?

Please specify the end use, application country, target grade, monoester content and key indicators, powder or other forms, sample requirements, single and annual quantity, packaging, port of destination, trade terms, document list and purchase time. ThroughADDEASY Contact FormSubmitting this information at one time can reduce back-and-forth confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Is GML the same product as lauric acid?

No. GML is a monoglyceride formed by glycerol and lauric acid, with different composition and physical properties. Before purchasing replacement, the specifications, regulations and formula performance must be re-evaluated.

What is the CAS number of glycerol monolaurate?

The commonly used CAS number is 142-18-7, and the molecular formula is C15H30O4. Writing Glycerol Monolaurate or GML simultaneously when inquiring about prices helps accurate identification.

Is a higher monoester content better?

Not necessarily. It also needs to be judged in combination with application, homologue composition, dosage form, dispersibility, processing conditions, regulations and costs, and compared after unifying the detection methods.

Can food-grade GML be directly used in feed?

It cannot be judged solely by "food-grade". Different uses are subject to different regulations, labeling and product registration requirements, and should be confirmed by regulatory personnel in the target market.

What quality documents are needed before purchasing?

Usually, TDS, SDS and COA should be checked; according to the market and use, label, trade or compliance-related materials may also be needed. The available documents are subject to confirmation of specific items.

Obtain information and quotes for glycerol monolaurate

If you need GML for food, animal nutrition, daily chemicals or other applications, pleasesubmit the website inquiry form。It is recommended to fill in the form remarks: Product, Grade / application, Target specification, Quantity, Destination country + port, Packaging, Incoterm, Requested documents and Purchase timing. ADDEASY will check the available products, documents and quotes accordingly.

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