Glyceryl dilaurate

Glyceryl dilaurate (CAS 27638-00-2), also known as Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, is a glycerol diester of lauric acid used as an emulsifier and carrier in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic formulations.

Where is Glyceryl dilaurate used?

• Pharmaceutical: lipid excipient in self-emulsifying drug delivery systems
• Pharmaceutical: improves oral bioavailability of poorly soluble active ingredients
• Cosmetic: medium-chain lipid emulsifier in creams, lotions, and skin conditioning products
• Food: emulsifying agent in fat-based systems, contributing to texture and phase stability
• Nutraceutical: carrier in lipid-based encapsulation systems
• It enables stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems where controlled lipid composition is required.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm compliance with relevant pharmacopeial or food additive standards. Quality standards such as USP, Ph. Eur., BP, or FCC may apply depending on the specific grade and intended application.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and pharmaceutical-grade specifications available