Lauryl Glycol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1, 2-Dodecanediol, Dodecane-1, 2-diol, 2-Dihydroxydodecane, N-DODECANE-1, 2-DIOL, 2-DODECYLENE GLYCOL, 2-HYDROXYLAURYL ALCOHOL, MEXANYL GU
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2-dodecanediol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is dodecane carrying hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 2. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and an antifungal agent. It is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol, a secondary fatty alcohol and a dodecanediol.
Formula
C12H26O2
Mol. Weight
202.33
CAS #
1119-87-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Synthetic humectant and preservative booster derived from lauryl alcohol and glycols, developed in modern cosmetic chemistry for moisturizing and formulation-stability benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR