Ethyl lauroyl arginate hydrochloride

Ethyl lauroyl arginate hydrochloride (CAS 60372-77-2), commercially known as LAE or Cytoguard LA and approved as E243 in the EU, is a cationic antimicrobial derived from natural amino acid and fatty acid precursors.

Where is Ethyl lauroyl arginate hydrochloride used?

• Food manufacturing: E243-approved preservative in processed meats and certain bakery products
• Personal care: antimicrobial preservation and conditioning activity in rinse-off and leave-on products including shampoos and conditioners
• Pharmaceutical topical formulations: preservative system component
• Home care and surface disinfection: rapid bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
• It inhibits bacterial and yeast growth, extending shelf life without synthetic preservative blends.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade material meeting E243 regulatory specifications
• Technical and pharmaceutical grades depending on end-use requirements and purity needs