Zinc laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
24H
46ZnO
4.[1][2] It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).[3][4]

Physical properties

Zinc laurate forms a white powder, has a slightly waxy odor.[5]

Insoluble in water.

Use

Zinc laurate is used in the personal care and cosmetics industry as an anticaking agent, dry binder, viscosity increasing agent.[6]

References

  1. ^ Benedikt, R. (1895). Chemical analysis of oils, fats, waxes. p. 11. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. ^ Tant, M. R.; Mauritz, K. A.; Wilkes, G. L. (31 January 1997). Ionomers: Synthesis, structure, properties and applications. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 413. ISBN 978-0-7514-0392-3. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Zinc Laurate". American Elements. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  4. ^ Belfiore, Laurence A. (19 October 2010). Physical Properties of Macromolecules. John Wiley & Sons. p. 743. ISBN 978-0-470-55158-5. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Zinc Laurate by Kobo Products, Inc. - Personal Care & Cosmetics". ulprospector.com. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  6. ^ "ZINC LAURATE в косметике. Описание, применение, полезные свойства". cosmobase.ru. Retrieved 30 January 2023.