{"id":2850,"date":"2025-06-09T14:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vichemic.pl\/lauryl-alcohol-a-gentle-emollient-and-building-block-for-the-cosmetic-and-detergent-industries\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:06:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:06:57","slug":"lauryl-alcohol-a-gentle-emollient-and-building-block-for-the-cosmetic-and-detergent-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/lauryl-alcohol-a-gentle-emollient-and-building-block-for-the-cosmetic-and-detergent-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauryl alcohol &#8211; a gentle emollient and building block for the cosmetic and detergent industries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Lauryl alcohol<\/strong> (1-dodecanol, C\u2081\u2082H\u2082\u2086O) is a fatty alcohol with a slightly floral scent, extracted mainly from coconut or palm oil. Although its name suggests technicality, in practice it is a versatile, natural ingredient with emollient, surfactant and stabilizer properties &#8211; present in almost all creams, shampoos, detergents and pharmaceutical formulations. <\/p>\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/household-chemicals\/alkohol-laurylowy\/\">Vichemic &#8211; Lauryl Alcohol<\/a> you will find an industry-standard product that meets purity standards and ensures the highest quality formulas integrating this raw material.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Natural source and chemical properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Lauryl alcohol is an aliphatic, saturated fatty alcohol with a long 12-carbon chain (C\u2081\u2082H\u2082\u2086O). At room temperature, it exists in a solid or semi-solid state (melts at about +24 \u00b0C), insoluble in water, but well miscible with alcohols and organic solvents. It has a slight floral odor, which is due to its natural origin.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAS: 112-53-8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EC no: 203-982-0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molar mass: ~186.33 g\/mol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boiling point: about 259 \u00b0C <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Density: 0.8309 g\/cm\u00b3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solubility: about 0.004 g\/L in water; mixes well with ethanol and ethers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main functions in formulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emollient and softener<\/strong> &#8211; forms a protective layer, improving the glide and feel on the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emulsion stabilizer<\/strong> &#8211; increases the viscosity of emulsion formulas, preventing delamination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfactant precursor<\/strong> &#8211; forms the base for lauryl sulfates (e.g. SLS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foaming and dispersing agent<\/strong> &#8211; used in shampoos and detergents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applications in industries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cosmetics and skin care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>In the formulation of hand creams, lotions, masks and conditioners &#8211; it provides a velvety feel and helps the skin retain moisture. You&#8217;ll also encounter it in dry and waxy formulas, thanks to its structural stability. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Detergents and cleaning products<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>As a precursor to anionic surfactants (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate), lauryl alcohol drives dishwashing, laundry or shampoo products &#8211; known for creating foam and reducing surface tension.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pharmacy and technical supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>As an emollient in dermatological creams and ointment bases, it improves the application of the drug on the skin, stabilizes emulsions and aids in the transport of active substances.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chemical and food industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>It is used as a solvent and additive in the production of synthetic surfactants, as well as in feed and food additives (e.g. as lauryl acid ester &#8211; E470).<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and environmental profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low toxicity, but may cause irritation at higher concentrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flammable &#8211; store in cool, ventilated areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biodegradable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended use of protective measures: gloves, goggles, avoid overheating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production mechanisms and trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Lauryl alcohol is produced by hydrogenation of lauric acid, as well as by synthetic methods (e.g. Ziegler or Bouveault-Blanc). Organic trends promote sourcing from certified plant sources. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Naturally found in apples, beer and some cheeses, among others <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It forms the base chain in the construction of many modern emulsifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known in the chemical industry since the 1960s as an ingredient in children&#8217;s cosmetics <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Lauryl alcohol<\/strong> is the foundation of modern performance chemistry &#8211; from emollients to surfactants. Its natural origin, functionality and safety make it a key industrial ingredient. <\/p>\n\n<p>Check the quality and availability of the product at <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/household-chemicals\/alkohol-laurylowy\/\">Vichemic &#8211; Lauryl Alcohol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol, C\u2081\u2082H\u2082\u2086O) is a fatty alcohol with a slightly floral scent, extracted mainly from coconut or palm oil. Although its name suggests technicality, in practice it is a versatile, natural ingredient with emollient, surfactant and stabilizer properties &#8211; present in almost all creams, shampoos, detergents and pharmaceutical formulations. 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