Cetyl laurate

Cetyl laurate (CAS 20834-06-4), also known as palmityl laurate, is a fatty acid ester of cetyl alcohol and lauric acid used as an emollient, emulsifier, and texture modifier in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Where is Cetyl laurate used?

• Skincare and color cosmetics: emollient and spreading agent
• Creams, lotions, and foundations: improves skin feel and product payoff
• Lip care: adjusts texture for a smooth, non-greasy finish in balms and glosses
• Pharmaceutical topicals: carrier and plasticizer in ointment bases and transdermal delivery systems
• It also acts as a co-emulsifier in oil-in-water systems.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications; the latter typically meeting USP or Ph. Eur. standards for purity and identity
• Bulk supply in fiber drums or bags; smaller packaging for development and QA use