Lauryl lactate

Lauryl lactate (CAS 6283-92-7), also known as dodecyl lactate, is an ester of lactic acid and lauryl alcohol used across personal care and food applications. It functions as an emollient, solubilizer, and carrier. This versatile ingredient improves texture, spreadability, and ingredient delivery in finished formulations. In personal care, it acts as a lightweight skin-conditioning agent and solubilizer for fragrance oils and UV filters.

It is frequently utilized in active ingredients for lotions, serums, and sunscreens. Its low viscosity and good solvency make it a preferred carrier in color cosmetics, particularly for pigment dispersion in foundations. In food applications, it is approved under FEMA 4482 as a flavoring agent. It contributes to mouthfeel and aids in flavor carrier systems, ensuring consistent delivery of aromatic compounds in various products.

Industrial formulators also use it as a plasticizer and softener in film-forming systems requiring flexible, skin-compatible coatings. This makes it suitable for specialized industrial and medical adhesive applications. Lauryl lactate is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid. It is available in cosmetic-grade and food-grade specifications to meet the requirements of personal care and flavoring applications respectively.

Suppliers typically offer it in drums and intermediate bulk containers suited to commercial formulation volumes. This ensures efficient handling and storage for large-scale manufacturing and distribution needs.