Lauryl Laurate

AKA: Dodecyl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecyl laurate, Lauric acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid and lauryl alcohol, both commonly sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through esterification, where lauryl alcohol reacts with lauric acid under catalytic conditions.
Dodecanoic Acid, Dodecyl Ester
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
13945-76-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–16%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR