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Lauryl Laurate
AKA “dodecyl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, dodecyl ester, Dodecyl laurate, Lauric acid, UNII-GPW77G0937, GPW77G0937, EINECS 237-725-9, NSC 404384, NSC-404384”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl laurate
AKA: Dodecyl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecyl laurate, Lauric acid, UNII-GPW77G0937, GPW77G0937, EINECS 237-725-9, NSC 404384, NSC-404384
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Dodecanoic Acid, Dodecyl Ester
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
13945-76-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the 20th century as an emollient and lubricant for cosmetic applications, providing improved slip and skin feel compared to single-component oils.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR