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Cetyl lactate
CAS Number
35274-05-6
EC Number
252-478-7
What is Cetyl lactate?
Cetyl lactate (CAS 35274-05-6), also known by its FEMA 4483 designation, is an ester of cetyl alcohol and lactic acid used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations.
Where is Cetyl lactate used?
- Cosmetic creams, lotions and body butters: emollient and skin-conditioning agent
- Leave-on skin and hair care: plasticizer in film-forming systems, improving flexibility and spreadability
- Color cosmetics and sunscreens: solvent and dispersant for active ingredients
- In pharmaceutical topical preparations it serves as a carrier and emollient base in ointments and dermal delivery systems.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk supply in fiber drums or bags; smaller packaging for laboratory use
Other Names (Synonyms)
Hexadecyl lactate|Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester|A7EVH2RK4O|n-Hexadecyl lactate|UNIESTER LC|CETINOL LA|DERMOL CL|DUB LC
What are the physical properties of Cetyl lactate?
Melting Point 41 °C
Boiling Point bp0.1 132°; bp1 170°; bp10 219°
Density 1.0196 (rough estimate)
Color White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. faint fatty buttery
Form powder to lump to clear liquid
Water Solubility 60μg/L at 25℃
Vapor Pressure 0Pa at 25℃
Refractive Index nD40 1.4410; nD50 1.4370
Log P 6.7 at 25℃
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Cetyl lactate?
HS Code 2918.11.5100
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3