Glyceryl Dilaurate
AKA “27638-00-2, Dodecanoic acid, diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, ?Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, orb2283783, RURSPNRVQHSFCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C54H104O10, (2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate, (2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl) dodecanoate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl dilaurate
AKA: 27638-00-2, Dodecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, ?Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, Orb2283783, RURSPNRVQHSFCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C54H104O10, (2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate, (2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl) dodecanoate
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Lauric acid, diester with glycerol
Formula
C54H104O10
Mol. Weight
913.40
CAS #
27638-00-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic diester of glycerin and lauric acid (coconut-derived). Created in modern cosmetics as a gentle cleanser and emulsifier based on coconut oil traditions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Amended final report on the safety assessment of glyceryl dilaurate, glyceryl diarachidate, glyceryl dibehenate, glyceryl dierucate, glyceryl dihydrox
International journal of toxicology, 2007
Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diiso
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diisostearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glyceryl Dilaurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR