Product Name
Lauryl Lactate
Category
Heterocyclic Organic Compound
Description
Lauryl lactate helps reduce greasiness and tackiness of other components (such as petrolatum). Helps to build viscosity and lather creaminess in shower care products. Easy to emulsify. Works best at neutral pH. Provides non-oily lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products and improves product slip upon application.
Synonyms
Dodecyl lactate;Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, dodecyl ester
IUPAC Name
Dodecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular Formula
C15H30O3
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C(C)O
InChI
QQQMUBLXDAFBRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C15H30O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-18-15(17)14(2)16/h14,16H,3-13H2,1-2H3
Solubility
Partly water-soluble
Appearance
Colorless to yellowish liquid, faint characteristic odor
Application
Hair care, shampoos, conditioners, skin care, facial care, shine control products
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Features And Benefits
*Provides non-oily lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products*Improves product slip upon application