Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl laurate (CAS: 142-18-7)?
Answer
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl laurate (CAS: 142-18-7) is primarily used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in skincare products, such as moisturizers and lip balms. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals for its mild surfactant properties and in food industry as a stabilizer. In research, it is used to study lipid interactions and skin barrier function.
About
CAS No
142-18-7
English Name
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl laurate
Molecular Formula
C15H30O4
Molecular Weight
274.40099999999995 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O
InChIKey
ARIWANIATODDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
