Cetyl Lactate
AKA “Hexadecyl lactate, Propanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, n-Hexadecyl lactate, UNIESTER LC, CETINOL LA, DERMOL CL, DUB LC”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cetyl lactate
AKA: Hexadecyl lactate, Propanoic acid, Hexadecyl ester, N-Hexadecyl lactate, UNIESTER LC, CETINOL LA, DERMOL CL, DUB LC
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while helping products blend seamlessly into your complexion.
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Formula
C19H38O3
Mol. Weight
314.50
CAS #
35274-05-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Synthesized from cetyl alcohol and lactic acid, both derived from natural or synthetic sources. Produced through esterification, combining cetyl alcohol with lactic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the 20th century by combining cetyl alcohol with lactic acid. Used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin conditioning agent with no significant traditional history.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR