Lauroyl arginine

Lauroyl arginine (CAS 42492-22-8) is a cationic amino acid-based surfactant derived from lauric acid and L-arginine.

Where is Lauroyl arginine used?

• Personal care: preservation activity against bacteria, yeasts, and molds in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic formulations
• Hair care: cationic nature promotes substantivity to hair and scalp surfaces
• Food: surface treatment agent on fresh produce and processed foods
• Pharmaceutical topicals: preservation with mild conditioning and wetting properties
• It helps manufacturers reduce reliance on conventional parabens or isothiazolinones.

Good to know: The ethyl ester hydrochloride salt form is a distinct but related commercial variant. Buyers should confirm purity grade and counterion form when sourcing for regulatory compliance.