HEXYL LAURATE- ▸ Emollient: Fast-spreading skin-conditioning ester for skin care
- ▸ Sensory modifier: Lightweight feel agent in lotions and color cosmetics
- ▸ Solubilizer: Carrier for oil-soluble actives and pigments
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Hexyl laurate (hexyl dodecanoate; INCI Hexyl Laurate; CAS 34316-64-8) is a light, dry-spreading emollient ester — hexyl alcohol esterified with lauric (C12) acid. It is a clear, low-viscosity, low-odor liquid that spreads fast and dries to a smooth, non-greasy, low-tack finish, which makes it a dry-feel emollient, a spreading agent and a pigment-wetting carrier in personal care. Identity: PubChem.
What is hexyl laurate?
It is the ester of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid. The medium-short chains give a light, mobile fluid that spreads quickly and leaves a dry, soft after-feel with low tack — behavior between the very light esters and the cushioned ones. It is oxidatively reasonably stable and a good solvent for oil-soluble ingredients.
Applications by sector
Skin & sun care. A dry-feel emollient and spreading agent that reduces greasiness and improves rub-out in lotions, creams and sunscreens. Color cosmetics. A pigment-wetting and dispersing ester with a smooth, low-tack finish. Hair care. A light gloss and slip agent. These describe formulation feel and behavior, not skin-health claims.
Forms and grades
Supplied as a clear liquid; confirm grade on the RFQ. Related emollient esters: isopropyl myristate, isononyl isononanoate, dicaprylyl carbonate; see the emollient ester selection guide.
Handling and documentation
Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); request the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling data.
Bulk supply and RFQ
RawSource supplies hexyl laurate in bulk to personal-care formulators, with CoA and SDS per lot. Submit an RFQ with your grade and target quantity.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Hexyl Laurate |
| CAS Number | 34316-64-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
| Appearance | Clear, low-odor liquid |
| Character | Light, dry, fast-spreading, low-tack emollient |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; oil-soluble |
| Flammability / handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hexyl laurate used for?
Hexyl laurate (CAS 34316-64-8) is a light, dry-spreading emollient ester used as a spreading agent and pigment-wetting carrier in skin care, sun care, color cosmetics and hair care.
How does hexyl laurate feel?
It spreads fast and dries to a smooth, non-greasy, low-tack finish — a dry-feel emollient that cuts greasiness and improves rub-out.
What is the CAS and formula of hexyl laurate?
It is hexyl dodecanoate, CAS 34316-64-8 (PubChem CID 94454), molecular formula C18H36O2. The CoA documents grade.
How is bulk hexyl laurate supplied and quoted?
RawSource supplies it as a liquid in bulk with CoA and SDS per lot. Pricing is quote-based on grade and volume; submit an RFQ with your target quantity.
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