Oils, Fats & Waxes
REACH
Lauryl lactate
CAS Number
6283-92-7
EC Number
228-504-8
FEMA Number
FEMA 4482
Industries: Personal Care & Cosmetics
What is Lauryl lactate?
Lauryl lactate (CAS 6283-92-7), also known as dodecyl lactate, is an ester of lactic acid and lauryl alcohol. FEMA 4482.
Where is Lauryl lactate used?
- Personal care: lightweight skin-conditioning agent and solubilizer for fragrance oils and UV filters
- Color cosmetics: carrier for pigment dispersion in foundations
- Food: flavoring agent contributing to mouthfeel and flavor carrier systems
- Industrial: plasticizer and softener in film-forming systems
- It functions as an emollient, solubilizer, and carrier.
Commercial specifications
- Drums and intermediate bulk containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
Dodecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate|Dodecyl lactate|Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, dodecyl ester|Cyclochem LVL|Ceraphyl 31|Crodamol LL|Lactic acid, dodecyl ester
What are the physical properties of Lauryl lactate?
Boiling Point 341.65°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.0329 (rough estimate)
Color White to Off-White
Odor at 100.00 %. faint fatty buttery
Form Low-Melting solid to Waxy Solid
Water Solubility 0.1g/L(25 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 0.01Pa at 25℃
Refractive Index 1.4500 (estimate)
Log P 4.73 at 25℃
How is Lauryl lactate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard