Magnesium Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lauric acid, Magnesium salt, Magnesium dodecanoate, 4040-48-6, Magnesium dilaurate, Dodecanoic acid, Magnesium;dodecanoate
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Magnesium Laurate...
Formula
C24H46MgO4
Mol. Weight
422.90
CAS #
4040-48-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant salt developed in the mid-20th century from lauric acid. Created to provide cleansing and emulsifying properties in modern personal care formulations without traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR