Lauryl lactate

Lauryl Lactate (CAS 6283-92-7) is an ester of lauryl alcohol and lactic acid, commercially available under trade names including Pelemol LL, Ceraphyl 31, Crodamol LL, and Cyclochem LVL. It carries no assigned E-code and is identified under EC number 228-504-8 with the molecular formula C15H30O3.

In personal care formulations, Lauryl Lactate functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, improving spreadability in creams and lotions by reducing surface tension between oil and water phases. It also serves as a plasticizer in film-forming systems and as a solvent carrier for active ingredients, aiding uniform dispersion across the formulation matrix.

Lauryl Lactate is supplied in cosmetic and food-contact grades, with compliance assessed under REACH regulation for EU market entry. Procurement quantities are typically available in drum and IBC formats, and buyers should confirm grade specification against intended application requirements prior to ordering.