Synonym(s)
CAS number: 42232-29-1; Dodecyl palmitate
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"Lauryl" refers to lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as the alcoholic component. "Palmitate" means the salt or ester of palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid). Lauryl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, e.g. of hair) and as an emollient (makes the skin soft and smooth).
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