Functional Roles
Industries Served
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 1338-39-2 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate |
| InChI Key | LWZFANDGMFTDAV-BURFUSLBSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 11046239 |
| INCI Name | SORBITAN LAURATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Sorbitan laurate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier produced from the esterification of sorbitol with lauric acid. It is commonly used in cosmetic,