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Lauryl Palmitate
AKA “dodecyl hexadecanoate, Dodecyl palmitate, 42232-29-1, Hexadecanoic acid, dodecyl ester, dodecanyl hexadecanoate, palmitic acid, n-dodecyl palmitate, DUB PL, AEC LAURYL PALMITATE”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl palmitate
AKA: Dodecyl hexadecanoate, Dodecyl palmitate, 42232-29-1, Hexadecanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecanyl hexadecanoate, Palmitic acid, N-dodecyl palmitate, DUB PL, AEC LAURYL PALMITATE
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dodecyl palmitate is a palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of palmitic acid with dodecan-1-ol. It is A wax ester synthesised by retinal pigment epithelial membranes. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a wax ester and a hexadecanoate ester. It is functionally related to a dodecan-1-ol.
Formula
C28H56O2
Mol. Weight
424.70
CAS #
42232-29-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
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 created as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in modern cosmetics, designed to provide stable, spreadable texture.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR