Trilaurin
Trilaurin
Trilaurin
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Trilaurin

CAS: 538-24-9 | C39H74O6 | 639.015 g/mol
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Catalog number J62962.14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS538-24-9
IUPAC Name1,3-bis(dodecanoyloxy)propan-2-yl dodecanoate
Molecular FormulaC39H74O6
InChI KeyVMPHSYLJUKZBJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)98.0% min.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. V Vand.; IP Bell. A Direct Determination of the Crystal Structure of the β Form of Trilaurin. Acta Crystallographica. 19514 (1), 465-469.
  2. RP Geyer.; J Chipman.; FJ Stare. Oxidation in vivo of emulsified radioactive trilaurin administered intravenously. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1948176 (1), 1469-1470.