Term Name: didodecanoylglycerol
Synonyms: DG 12:0_12:0, dilaurin, dilauroylglycerol
Definition: A diglyceride that is glycerol in which any two of the hydroxy groups have undergone formal esterification by condensation with dodecanoic (lauric) acid. Formula C27H52O5. For the structure shown, either R1 = H and R2 = dodecanoyl or R1 = dodecanoyl and R2 = H.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:142953]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: diacylglycerol 24:0 dodecanoate ester
has subtype: 2,3-didodecanoyl-sn-glycerol