Trilaurin, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trilaurin is used in makeup products, creams and lotions, deodorants, suntan and sunscreen products, hair conditioners, and skin care and skin cleansing products. These are used in cosmetic products as thickening agents and emollients. It is used as a viscosity controlling agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Trilaurin is used in makeup products, creams and lotions, deodorants, suntan and sunscreen products, hair conditioners, and skin care and skin cleansing products. These are used in cosmetic products as thickening agents and emollients. It is used as a viscosity controlling agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethylacetate- almost transparency.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 538-24-9
• Molecular Formula: C39H74O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 639.015
• MDL Number: MFCD00026559
• InChI Key: VMPHSYLJUKZBJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trilaurin, glycerol trilaurate, glyceryl tridodecanoate, glyceryl trilaurate, glycerin trilaurate, lauric acid triglyceride, tridodecanoin, lauric acid triglycerin ester, trilauroylglycerol, laurin, tri
• PubChem CID: 10851
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77389
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-di(dodecanoyloxy)propyl dodecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC

• Melting Point: 47°C
• Color: White
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOCH₂]₂CHOCO(CH₂)₁₀CH₃
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1730452
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethylacetate- almost transparency.
• Formula Weight: 639.01
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Trilaurin

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