Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate

Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate

AKA “UNII-9V6EY92XB5, Dermofeel G 2 L, diglyceryl monolaurate, Sunsoft Q-12D, 96499-68-2, 9V6EY92XB5, DL-100, Lauric acid, monoester with diglycerol, Dodecanoic acid, monoester with oxybis (propanediol), RefChem:175152”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-2 laurate

AKA: UNII-9V6EY92XB5, Dermofeel G 2 L, Diglyceryl monolaurate, Sunsoft Q-12D, 96499-68-2, 9V6EY92XB5, DL-100, Lauric acid, Monoester with diglycerol, Dodecanoic acid, Monoester with oxybis (propanediol), RefChem:175152

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Formula

C18H36O6

Mol. Weight

348.50

CAS #

96499-68-2

See origin →

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

UV Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Synthesized in the mid-20th century by combining polyglycerin with lauric acid (derived from coconut oil). Created as a mild, plant-based alternative to harsher synthetic surfactants and emulsifiers.