Description

Octadecyl Laurate is a high-purity fatty acid ester derived from stearyl alcohol and lauric acid, valued for its excellent emollient, lubricating, and conditioning properties. This versatile chemical intermediate is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance product performance, stability, and skin feel. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and sunscreens.
• Hair Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products to impart softness and shine.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-irritating base or emollient in ointments, creams, and topical drug delivery systems.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a synthetic lubricant and mold release agent in plastics, rubber, and metalworking applications.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Employed as a softening and lubricating agent for synthetic fibers and textiles.
• Plasticizer & Additive: Used as a secondary plasticizer and processing aid in polymer formulations to improve flexibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octadecyl Laurate
CAS No.	3234-84-2
Molecular Formula	C30H60O2
Molecular Weight	452.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearyl Laurate; Octadecyl Dodecanoate; Lauric Acid Stearyl Ester; Stearic Alcohol Laurate; Dodecanoic Acid, Octadecyl Ester; n-Octadecyl Laurate; Stearyl Monolaurate; Lanol LA
EINECS	221-787-9

Quality Control

Our Octadecyl Laurate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for cosmetic and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	120 - 130 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Melting Point	28 - 32 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.