Hexyl Laurate

Hexyl Laurate

AKA “Hexyl dodecanoate, 34316-64-8, Dodecanoic acid, hexyl ester, 4CG9F9W01Q, DTXSID6067830, RefChem:146351, DTXCID6038821, 251-932-1, MFCD09838508”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Hexyl laurate

AKA: Hexyl dodecanoate, 34316-64-8, Dodecanoic acid, Hexyl ester, 4CG9F9W01Q, DTXSID6067830, RefChem:146351, DTXCID6038821, 251-932-1, MFCD09838508

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C18H36O2

Mol. Weight

284.50

CAS #

34316-64-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed in the cosmetics industry to function as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. Created to provide smooth, non-greasy textures in skincare formulations.