Isopropyl laurate

Isopropyl laurate (CAS 10233-13-3) is a fatty acid ester derived from lauric acid and isopropanol, commercially available under trade names including Loxanol MI 6460 and Emcol-IL. It carries no assigned E-code and is also referred to as isopropyl dodecanoate or Isopropyllaurat in German-language documentation.

In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient and carrier solvent, reducing the greasy feel of oils while improving active ingredient penetration through the skin barrier. In pharmaceutical topical preparations, it serves as a plasticizer in film coatings and a solubiliser for lipophilic actives, enhancing bioavailability without disrupting formulation stability.

Isopropyl laurate is supplied as a liquid and is available in cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. or FCC specifications depending on the intended application. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs for bulk orders.