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Glyceryl Laurate
AKA “Monolaurin, Glycerol monolaurate, Monolauroylglycerin, Glycerin monolaurate, Cithrol GML, Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1, 3-propanetriol”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl laurate
AKA: Monolaurin, Glycerol monolaurate, Monolauroylglycerin, Glycerin monolaurate, Cithrol GML, Dodecanoic acid, Monoester with 1, 3-propanetriol
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived emollient that softens and conditions skin while helping blend formula ingredients together seamlessly.
Formula
C15H30O4
Mol. Weight
274.40
CAS #
27215-38-4, 142-18-7
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the 20th century by combining glycerin with lauric acid (derived from coconut oil). Created to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR