murphySodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AKA: Sodium capryl lactylate, Sodium;2-(2-decanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium 2-((2-(decanoyloxy)propanoyl)oxy)propanoate
Synthetic
Preservative
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginSynthesized from lactic acid and fatty acids derived from coconut or palm oils through esterification. Produced by chemically combining lactylate compounds with sodium salts to form the final surfactant.
Decanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1) Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)
CAS #
13557-74-9, 13557-75-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anti-Seborrheic
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed (CIR 774)
Sensitizer in Testing
1 study / 1 sensitizing (CIR 774)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR