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Antibacterial assays of 1-monomyristin against B. subtilis and A. actinomycetemcomitans.
| Sample | Inhibition Zone Average (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| B. subtilis | A. actinomycetemcomitans | |
| 0.50% 1-monomyristin | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1.00% 1-monomyristin | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| 5.00% 1-monomyristin | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| 10.0% 1-monomyristin | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| 15.0% 1-monomyristin | 12.7 | 10.4 |
| Positive control | 16.3 | 5.5 |
| Negative control | - | - |
Negative control: 20.0% PEG 400; Positive control: 1.00% 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol; -: No activity.
