Lauryl Oleate
AKA “36078-10-1, Dodecyl oleate, dodecanyl 9Z-octadecenoate, 9XXV8Q13PP, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, dodecyl ester, DERMOL CV, EXCEPARL L-OL, NSC-332562, dodecanyl octadecenoate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl oleate
AKA: 36078-10-1, Dodecyl oleate, Dodecanyl 9Z-octadecenoate, 9XXV8Q13PP, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, Dodecyl ester, DERMOL CV, EXCEPARL L-OL, NSC-332562, Dodecanyl octadecenoate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not 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
C30H58O2
Mol. Weight
450.80
CAS #
36078-10-1
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 combining lauryl alcohol with oleic acid, developed in the mid-20th century as an emollient and natural-feeling skin conditioning agent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR