OriginProduced from lauric acid, a saturated fatty acid derived from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through esterification of glycerol with lauric acid under heat and catalytic conditions.
Trilaurin is a triglyceride obtained by formal acylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol by lauric (dodecanoic) acid. It is a triglyceride and a dodecanoate ester.
Formula
C39H74O6
Mol. Weight
639.00
CAS #
538-24-9
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
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