Hexyl laurate

Hexyl laurate (CAS 34316-64-8) is a fatty acid ester derived from lauric acid and hexanol, commercially available under trade names including Cetiol A, Exceparl HL, Standamul CTA, and KAK-HL. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified within the oils, fats, and waxes category.

In personal care formulations, hexyl laurate functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning carrier, improving spreadability in creams and serums by reducing surface tension between oil and water phases. In pharmaceutical topical preparations, it serves as a plasticizer and solvent for active ingredients, enhancing penetration through the lipid barrier.

Hexyl laurate is supplied in liquid form and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market compliance. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for cosmetic-grade material aligned with ISO 16128 natural origin criteria. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers.