Diethyleneglycol Monolauryl Ether

• CAT Number: R025237
• CAS Number: 3055-93-4
• Molecular Formula: C16H34O3
• Molecular Weight: 274.44
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol; Bis(oxyethylene) Dodecyl Ether; C12EO2; Diethylene Glycol Dodecyl Ether; Diethylene Glycol Monododecyl Ether; Diethylene Glycol Monoether with Conol 20P; Diethyleneglycol Lauryl Ether; Dodecyl Diethylene Glycol; LA 2
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H34O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-13-18-15-16-19-14-12-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3
• InChIKey: AZLWQVJVINEILY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOCCO

Diethyleneglycol monolauryl ether(CAT: R025237) is a nonionic surfactant composed of a lauryl (C12) alkyl chain linked to a diethylene glycol ether moiety. It offers excellent emulsifying, solubilizing, and wetting properties, making it valuable in cosmetic formulations, personal care products, and pharmaceutical preparations. Its mildness and compatibility with a wide pH range enable use in shampoos, lotions, and cleansers. Additionally, it serves as a solubilizer for hydrophobic compounds in aqueous systems and as a dispersing agent in industrial applications. Diethyleneglycol monolauryl ether is favored for its balance of hydrophilicity and lipophilicity, supporting stable formulations with low irritation potential.