Decyl Laurate

Decyl Laurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, Decyl ester, NIKKOL GS-DL, LAURIC ACID, DECYL ESTER
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Decyl Laurate is the organic compound
Effective at 3.6%
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
36528-28-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Surfactant
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Moisturizing, Hydrates and softens skin, Creates smooth skin texture, Helps stabilize product formulations
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century from decyl alcohol and lauric acid. Designed to function as an emollient and conditioning agent in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.2%
7.0%
0%10%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.2-7
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR