Our customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, from Monday to Sunday.
| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0064 |
| Product Name | Laurocapram |
| CAS | 59227-89-3 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | N-Dodecylcaprolactam |
| Description | Laurocapram (1-Dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one) is used as skin conditioner and skin penetration enhancer in various cosmetic preparations and personal care products. It has good ability of penetration and helps other functional additives to penetrate into skin. This product has good stability and has no side-effect as well as stimulation. |
| IUPAC Name | 1-Dodecylazepan-2-one |
| Molecular Weight | 281.5 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C18H35NO |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCN1CCCCCC1=O |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H35NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-13-16-19-17-14-11-12-15-18(19)20/h2-17H2,1H3 |
| InChI Key | AXTGDCSMTYGJND-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Boiling Point | 160 °C |
| Melting Point | -7 °C |
| Density | 0.906-0.926 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Solubility | Water-insoluble, soluble in alcohol and lipids |
| Appearance | Colorless or pale-yellowish liquid |
| Application | Skin care creams, whitening creams, sunscreen creams, pilatorys, hairdyes. |
| Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
| HS Code | 2905310000 |
| INCI | Laurocapram |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 20.3 Ų |
| Uses | Add to oil phase of emulsions. Typical use level: 1 -2%. For external use only. |
What is Laurocapram used for?
Laurocapram is used as a skin penetration enhancer in cosmetic preparations and personal care products.
How does Laurocapram enhance permeation?
Laurocapram enhances the permeation of both hydrophilic and lipophilic molecules.
What are the benefits of using Laurocapram?
Laurocapram increases the moisture content in the stratum corneum, providing moisturizing benefits. It also helps other functional additives penetrate into the skin.
Does Laurocapram have any side-effects?
No, Laurocapram is reported to have no side-effects or stimulation. It is non-toxic in nature.
What is another name for Laurocapram?
Laurocapram is also known as azone oil.
How should Laurocapram be used?
Laurocapram should be added to the oil phase of emulsions and is typically used at a level of 1-2%. It is for external use only.
In what types of products can Laurocapram be found?
Laurocapram can be found in skin care creams, whitening creams, sunscreen creams, pilatories, and hair dyes.
What is the appearance of Laurocapram?
Laurocapram is a colorless or pale-yellowish liquid.
Is Laurocapram soluble in water?
No, Laurocapram is water-insoluble, but it is soluble in alcohol and lipids.
How should Laurocapram be stored?
Laurocapram should be stored in a light-protected, cool, and dry place.
If you have any questions, please contact us. You will get a satisfactory answer.
