Glyceryl Monolaurate, also known as Glycerol Monolaurate (GML) or Monolaurin, is a monoester of glycerol and lauric acid. It belongs to the fatty acid glyceride category and is used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and other formulation applications.
Glyceryl Monolaurate is valued for its emulsifying, stabilizing, surfactant, and formulation-support properties. Depending on the grade and intended application, it can be incorporated into formulations where lipid compatibility, dispersion, and physical stability are important.
Swapnroop Pharma manufactures and supplies Glyceryl Monolaurate for pharmaceutical and related formulation applications, supporting bulk requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, formulation developers, and industrial customers.
Glyceryl Monolaurate is a glycerol ester of lauric acid (dodecanoic acid). Commercial material may contain predominantly the monoglyceride together with closely related glycerides depending on the manufacturing process and product grade.
As a formulation ingredient, Glyceryl Monolaurate can provide:
The exact functionality depends on the grade, purity, composition, and formulation system in which the material is used.
Glyceryl Monolaurate is generally supplied as a white to off-white waxy solid, powder, flakes, or granules, depending on the physical grade.
It is a lipophilic fatty-acid glyceride with limited water solubility. Its amphiphilic character allows it to interact with both lipid and aqueous phases, making it useful in selected emulsion and formulation systems.
Emulsion Formulations:
Glyceryl Monolaurate may be used as an emulsifying or co-emulsifying ingredient in suitable pharmaceutical formulation systems.
Topical Formulations:
Appropriate grades can be incorporated into creams, lotions, ointments, and other semisolid preparations as a formulation aid.
Lipid-Based Formulations:
Its fatty-acid glyceride structure makes it suitable for selected lipid-based formulation systems.
Solid Dosage Forms:
Depending on grade and formulation design, Glyceryl Monolaurate may be used as a formulation aid in tablets and capsules.
Nutraceutical Formulations:
Suitable grades may be used in nutritional and healthcare formulations where fatty-acid glycerides are required.
Quality control of Glyceryl Monolaurate should be performed according to the applicable grade and customer-approved specification.
Typical analytical parameters may include:
Exact numerical limits should be confirmed against the applicable grade specification and batch CoA because commercial Glyceryl Monolaurate specifications can vary according to purity, composition, and intended application.
Swapnroop Pharma focuses on the manufacturing and supply of pharmaceutical excipients and pharmaceutical raw materials in India. Glyceryl Monolaurate can be supplied for formulation development and bulk manufacturing requirements according to customer specifications.
Our quality-oriented supply process includes:
Glyceryl Monolaurate should be stored in suitable, clean and tightly closed packaging that protects the material from moisture and contamination.
Recommended storage conditions:
Depending on the grade and customer requirements, documentation may include:
Swapnroop Pharma provides Glyceryl Monolaurate for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and formulation applications, with an emphasis on quality consistency, reliable bulk supply, and appropriate technical documentation.
For customers looking for a Glyceryl Monolaurate manufacturer and supplier in India, Swapnroop Pharma supports formulation and bulk sourcing requirements with specification-based supply.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |