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
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic triglyceride ester derived from lauric acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient. Designed to provide conditioning similar to natural coconut-derived ingredients.