Glyceryl Dilaurate (27638-00-2)

Glyceryl Dilaurate is a nonionic lipid-based ester derived from glycerol and lauric acid. It appears as a White to off-white waxy solid with good oil solubility and limited water dispersibility. The compound provides emulsifying, emollient, and skin-conditioning properties along with mild thickening and stabilizing effects. It is chemically stable under normal storage conditions and compatible with many cosmetic and formulation ingredients.
In applications, Glyceryl Dilaurate is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products such as creams, lotions, moisturizers, sunscreens, and hair care formulations for improving skin feel and product texture. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in topical formulations. In the industrial sector, it is applied in specialty lubricants, coatings, and surfactant systems. Overall, it is a multifunctional ester used to enhance emulsification, stability, and sensory properties in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical formulations.