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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0411 |
Product Name | Glyceryl Laurate |
CAS | 27215-38-4 / 142-18-7 |
Description | Glyceryl Laurate, also known as glyceryl monolaurate or GML, is a natural ingredient derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. It is an ester of glycerol and lauric acid, a medium-chain triglyceride commonly found in coconut oil. Glyceryl laurate has antimicrobial properties and is often used as a preservative or emulsifier in personal care and cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and makeup. It can also be found in some food products as a food additive to prevent spoilage or as a flavoring agent. |
Appearance | colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slight odor |
Application | 1. Food industry - Used as a food emulsifier and stabilizer. 2. Cosmetics - Added to skincare products as an emollient and surfactant. 3. Personal care - Found in toothpaste and mouthwash to promote foaming and cleansing properties. 4. Pharmaceuticals - Used as an excipient in medication formulations. 5. Industrial - Added to lubricants and cutting fluids to reduce friction and improve viscosity. |
Features And Benefits | 1. Acts as a natural emulsifier 2. Has antimicrobial properties 3. Can penetrate through the skin's layers easily 4. Provides a soft and smooth texture to the skin 5. Controls the pH of the skin. |