murphyIsopropyl Laurate
AKA: Isopropyl dodecanoate, Propan-2-yl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, Iso-Propyl dodecanoate, DUB LAIP, LEXOL IPL
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid and isopropyl alcohol, both petrochemical or palm oil-derived starting materials. Synthesized through esterification, where lauric acid reacts with isopropyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
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
C15H30O2
Mol. Weight
242.40
CAS #
10233-13-3
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid; Liquid; NKRA
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 623)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR