NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

1-Monolaurin

Also known as: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate, 1-Lauroyl-rac-glycerol, EINECS 205-526-6, Glucerol alpha-monolaurate, Glycerin 1-monolaurate (+15 more)

CAS 142-18-7

1-Monolaurin (CAS 142-18-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 8 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

View cosmetic safety profile for Glyceryl Laurate →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
8
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 26 fields
Name
1-Monolaurin
CAS Number
142-18-7
DTXSID
DTXSID5041275
Molecular Formula
C15H30O4
InChI Key
ARIWANIATODDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
274.214409
Synonyms
2,3-dihydroxypropyl dodecanoate1-Lauroyl-rac-glycerolEINECS 205-526-6Glucerol alpha-monolaurateGlycerin 1-monolaurateGlycerol 1-laurateGlycerol 1-monolaurateGlyceryl laurate1-Glyceryl laurateGlyceryl monododecanoateLauric acid alpha-monoglyceridealpha-Monolaurin

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 17 records
Softener and conditionerEmulsifierSurfactant (surface active agent)Fragrance

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
ListKeywordSource
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 6 of 6 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
WR963Y5QYWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
WR963Y5QYWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
WR963Y5QYWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
WR963Y5QYWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
=280mg/m3NOECinhalationRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Showing 6 of 6 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2,3-dihydroxypropyl laurate205-526-6ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
preservative_booster
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL GLYCEROL MONOLAURATE
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
3
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 1-Monolaurin?

1-Monolaurin has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is WR963Y5QYW UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 1-Monolaurin?

1-Monolaurin appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, IFRA Transparency, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 1-Monolaurin used in cosmetics?

Yes, 1-Monolaurin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Glyceryl Laurate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 1-Monolaurin come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 1-Monolaurin used outside industrial chemicals?

1-Monolaurin also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety databases.