Lauryl Laurate

AKA: Dodecyl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecyl laurate, Lauric acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Dodecanoic Acid, Dodecyl Ester
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
13945-76-1
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the 20th century as an emollient and lubricant for cosmetic applications, providing improved slip and skin feel compared to single-component oils.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR