Lauryl Oleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 36078-10-1, Dodecyl oleate, Dodecanyl 9Z-octadecenoate, Dodecyl ester, DERMOL CV, EXCEPARL L-OL, Dodecanyl octadecenoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
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
C30H58O2
Mol. Weight
450.80
CAS #
36078-10-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
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
A synthetic ester combining lauryl alcohol with oleic acid, developed in the mid-20th century as an emollient and natural-feeling skin conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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