OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the fatty acid source. Produced through esterification of sorbitol with lauric acid, followed by dehydration to form sorbitan.
Sorbitan monolaurate is a small molecule drug. Sorbitan monolaurate has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 346.24 Da.
Formula
C18H34O6
Mol. Weight
346.50
CAS #
1338-39-2
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Improves Elasticity
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 196 and 682)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 196 and 682)
murphy