Compound Monograph
Lauramide (N-Lauroyl Amide)
Lauramide (dodecanamide) is the simple amide of lauric acid, a saturated twelve-carbon fatty acid amide.
Where Does It Come From?
Lauramide (N-Lauroyl Amide) is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Research & Evidence
Lauramide is the primary amide of lauric acid (dodecanamide), a simple saturated twelve-carbon fatty acid amide. Lauric acid itself is abundant in coconut and palm-kernel oils, and lauramide and its derivatives are encountered chiefly as surfactant and cosmetic ingredients. Little of specific pharmacological note is established about the parent amide as a natural product.
Toxicity & Safety
As a simple fatty acid amide derived from a common dietary fatty acid, lauramide is regarded as low in toxicity. A detailed safety profile for the isolated compound has not been characterised here.