Polyglyceryl-3 laurate
CAS 51033-31-9
Formula C21H42O8
MW 422.56 g/mol
Surfactants Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Emulsification & DispersionSolvent & Carrier
Description
Polyglyceryl-3 laurate (CAS 51033-31-9, molecular formula C21H42O8) is a polyglycerol ester of lauric acid, produced by esterifying triglycerol with lauric acid. It is sold under trade names including Hydramol TGL, Sunsoft A-121C, SY-Glyster ML-3L, and Triglycerol laurate. No E-code designation applies to this ingredient.
In personal care formulations, it functions as an oil-in-water emulsifier, stabilising emulsion systems at low concentrations by reducing interfacial tension between aqueous and lipid phases. In food applications, it acts as an emulsifier and carrier solvent, improving fat dispersion in confectionery coatings and bakery fillings. Its HLB profile makes it suited to water-continuous systems.
Polyglyceryl-3 laurate is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. Procurement teams should confirm whether the supplied grade meets food-contact or cosmetic-grade purity specifications, as these differ between applications. Packaging formats and minimum order quantities vary by producer and should be confirmed at enquiry.
In personal care formulations, it functions as an oil-in-water emulsifier, stabilising emulsion systems at low concentrations by reducing interfacial tension between aqueous and lipid phases. In food applications, it acts as an emulsifier and carrier solvent, improving fat dispersion in confectionery coatings and bakery fillings. Its HLB profile makes it suited to water-continuous systems.
Polyglyceryl-3 laurate is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. Procurement teams should confirm whether the supplied grade meets food-contact or cosmetic-grade purity specifications, as these differ between applications. Packaging formats and minimum order quantities vary by producer and should be confirmed at enquiry.
Other Names
dodecanoic acid;tris(propane-1,2,3-triol)Hydramol TglSunsoft A 121CSY-Glyster ML 3LTriglycerol laurateLaurate polyglyceryl-3Polyglycerol-3 lauratePolyglyceryl 3 LaurateTriglyceryl monolaurate
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