Hexyl Laurate (CAS 34316-64-8) is a low-viscosity ester and oily liquid produced through the esterification of hexanol and lauric acid, widely utilized as a fast-spreading emollient in the manufacturing of personal care and cosmetic products. This Hexyl dodecanoate compound functions as an excellent pigment dispersant and skin-conditioning agent in Lauric acid hexyl ester based formulations, providing a non-greasy, silky sensory profile essential for creams, lotions, and color cosmetics without occluding the skin. We provide bulk supply with competitive factory pricing and ensure rigorous quality control through customized specifications alongside standard technical documentation, including MSDS, TDS, COA.
Hexyl Laurate CAS 34316-64-8
- CAS: 34316-64-8
- Synonyms: Hexyl dodecanoate, Lauric acid hexyl ester, n-Hexyl laurate, Dodecanoic acid hexyl ester
- Einecs: 251-932-1
- Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
- Grade: Industrial grade 99%
- Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing
Product Description
Hexyl laurate
CAS Number: 34316-64-8
Formula: C18H36O2
Molecular weight: 284
Product Features:
1. Gives the skin a velvety feel
2. Excellent skin-to-skin feel
3. Excellent color powder dispersion ability
4. Give foundation products a good powder feel
5. It has advantages that similar products do not have
6. Good emulsification stability
7. It can drive the active ingredients of paper, have the effect of lubricant, and can improve the effect and texture of the product.
Technical Specifications:
| project | Typical data |
| appearance | Colorless, transparent, oily liquid with almost no odor |
| Relative density (20 °C), g/cm3 | 0.850-0.870 |
| Refractive index (20 °C). | 1.438-1.441 |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g). | ≤0.5 |
| Iodine value (gI122/100g). | ≤2.0 |
| Flash point (COC) °C | 160 |
| Chromaticity (APHA). | 〈30 |
| solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol |
Hexyl laurate is a lipid-driving active ingredient and has the effect of a lubricant, which can improve the texture and smoothness of the product without irritation to the skin.
Role of laurate in cosmetics:
Laurate is an active agent on soaps, detergents, and cosmetic surfaces, and is generally found in many cosmetic ingredients. Laurate is a water-soluble substance with super foaming ability, which can quickly clean the oil on the surface of the skin, and have the effect of clearing and softening the skin cells. People who have been facing the computer for a long time, in addition to oily and acne, there will also be a large amount of dust residue, and the use of cosmetics containing laurate can clean the skin and quickly remove the oil on the surface of the skin. Laurate has bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. If you have acne or redness and swelling of your skin, using products containing laurate can play a role in reducing inflammation and conditioning the skin. It can be seen that the role of laurate in cosmetics is still very extensive.
laurate, a chemical ingredient, can be mainly used to make facial cleanser, beauty, lotion, shampoo, mask, etc., and will not cause side effects after human use.
Recommended dosage: 5-20%, suitable for oil-based raw materials for all kinds of cosmetics.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Q:
Is this Hexyl Laurate (CAS 34316-64-8) strictly defined as a chemical ingredient for formulation?
A: Yes, this material is the specific ester C18H36O2 designed as a raw material for industrial compounding, distinct from finished consumer beauty products. -
Q:
What is the primary function of this ester in cosmetic systems?
A: It acts as a lightweight emollient and spreading agent that facilitates the even distribution of pigments and active ingredients within oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions.
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