Hexyldecyl laurate

Hexyldecyl laurate (CAS 34362-27-1) is a branched-chain ester derived from lauric acid and 2-hexyldecanol, used across personal care and industrial formulations as an emollient.

Its branched molecular structure resists crystallization at low temperatures, keeping it fluid and functional in finished products across a wide application range for various industries.

In skin and hair care formulations, it functions as a lightweight emollient and moisturizer, improving spreadability in creams, lotions, and leave-on treatments without a greasy skin feel.

Sunscreen and color cosmetic manufacturers use it as a dispersing agent to improve pigment and UV-filter distribution throughout the formula for better performance and application.

In lubricant and metalworking fluid formulations, it contributes film-forming lubricity for metal surface protection during processing, ensuring high efficiency and material longevity.

Coatings and adhesive formulators incorporate it as a plasticizer and softener to improve flexibility and substrate adhesion in finished films across diverse industrial environments.

Hexyldecyl laurate is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid. It is available in cosmetic-grade specifications meeting the purity requirements of personal care raw material standards.

Technical grade options are also available for industrial lubricant and coating applications. Bulk supply is standard in drums and IBC containers to meet large-scale production needs.