murphyMaltitol Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Maltitol monolaurate, Maltitol dodecanoate
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginMaltitol laurate is synthesized from maltitol, a polyol derived from maltose (a sugar), and lauric acid. It is produced through esterification, chemically bonding the maltitol sugar alcohol with lauric acid.
D-Glucitol, 4-O-alfa-D-glucopyranosyl-, monododecanoate
CAS #
75765-49-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 721)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR