Basic information
- CAS
141-20-8- Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOCCO- InChIKey
WGIMXKDCVCTHGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C16H32O4
- Average molar mass
- 288.42 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 288.2300595
Overview
On the basis of the available data, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that ... PEG-2 Laurate is safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 25%.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Diethylene glycol monolaurate
- IUPAC
- 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate
- English name
- DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOLAURATE
- Molecular formula
- C16H32O4
- Molecular weight
- 288.42
Names & synonyms
Diethylene glycol monolaurateGlaurin2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoatePEG-2 LaurateDiethylene glycol laurateDodecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl laurateUNII-XBL949IG2FXBL949IG2FNSC-3868EINECS 205-468-12-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl laurate, pure
Show more names
G 2124Nonex 413Pego 100 LEmcol RDC-DLauro-SebumAtlas G-2124DEGmonolauratePegosperse 100L
AI3-00969DTXSID4059702DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOLAURATE [MI]RefChem:133502PEG-2 LAURATE [INCI]DTXCID0034566Diethylene glycol monolauric acidWGIMXKDCVCTHGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Database identifiers
- CAS
141-20-8- PubChem CID
- 67330
- DTXSID
DTXSID4059702- UNII
- XBL949IG2F
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 4.4
- Topological polar surface area
- 55.8 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 4
- Rotatable bonds
- 16
- Heavy atoms
- 20
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 207
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Cosmetics
Cosmetic ingredients (PEG-2 Laurate) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
Emulsifying
Food Contact SubstancesFCS -> FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- 17 · 17-18°
- Boiling point
- 270 ° · bp ~270° (some dec)
- Density
- 425 · d425 0.9572; d2020 0.963-0.968
- refractive index
- 1.434 · 1.4340 (estimate)
- storage temp.
- Refrigerator
- solubility
- Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
- form
- Colourless to Off-White Oil to Semi-Solid
- pka
- 14.33 · 14.33±0.10(Predicted)
- Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB)
- 6.5 · 6.5
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (16 of 16) of all reports.
Not Classified
Aggregated GHS information provided per 16 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Dodecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester
Diethylene glycol monolaurate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified
Toxicology
Toxicity Summary
On the basis of the available data, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that ... PEG-2 Laurate is safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 25%.
Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications
Safety data
- tsca
- TSCA listed
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
UsesCIR ingredient: PEG-2 Laurate
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Emulsifying
General Manufacturing InformationDodecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester: ACTIVE
Applications
UsesDiethylene Glycol Monolaurate is a non-ionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier. It is a potent nonionic detergent.
UsesDiethylene Glycol Monolaurate is a self-dispersing surface active agent. It is suggested as a w/o or o/w emulsifier with an auxiliary agent. It is particularly well suited for use in mineral oil systems. Suggested applications: textiles, cosmetics, coatings.
UsesDispersing agent, emulsifier, plasticizer.
Suppliers31 total
北京华美互利生物化工010-56205725 · [email protected]
湖北永阔科技有限公司027-59223108 15972152991 · [email protected]
湖北万得化工有限公司15377098680 15377098680 · [email protected]
武汉欣扬瑞和化学科技有限公司153-07155313 15307155313 · [email protected]
杭州品高化工有限公司0571-87658025 · [email protected]
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd.+86-0571-88938639 17705817739 · [email protected]
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