Synonym(s)
1-propanaminium; 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]-; CAS number: 53171-04-3; chlorides
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The name "lauroyl" refers to the fatty acid component lauric acid (dodecanoic acid, also called lauric acid) in the molecule. Lauroyl PG-trimonium chloride is used in cosmetic formulations. The lauric acid derivative acts as an antistatic agent (acts antistatic = reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair) and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).
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