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InventoryRef 3493915/10/2010

LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID

2-(1-Oxo-2-(1-oxododecyloxy)propyloxy)propanoic acid

LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 48075-52-1
CAS 48075-52-1PubChem CID 9951058

Lauroyl lactylate

IUPAC name
2-(2-dodecanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoic acid
Molecular formula
C18H32O6
Molecular weight
344.4 g/mol
Exact mass
344.21988874 Da
XLogP3
5.6
Topological polar surface area
89.9 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Lauroyl lactylic acidUNII-256M2LC97E256M2LC97EDodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester2-{[2-(DODECANOYLOXY)PROPANOYL]OXY}PROPANOIC ACID
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID

INCI name

LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID

Description

2-(1-Oxo-2-(1-oxododecyloxy)propyloxy)propanoic acid

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34939
Imported identity
LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 48075-52-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for LAUROYL LACTYLIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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