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ISOAMYL LAURATE

CAS:    6309-51-9
MF:    C17H34O2
MW:    270.45
EINECS:    228-626-1

Isoamyl laurate has a very faint, oily, fatty odor and a fatty flavor.
Isoamyl laurate is a light, highly spreadable, non-oily, silky emollient for all kinds of skincare, colour cosmetic, and hair care applications. 
Isoamyl laurate is an ester made from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid that is found in many plant-derived oils like coconut oil and murumuru butter.
Isoamyl laurate is considered natural.
Isoamyl laurate can be an alternative for cyclomethicone in some applications, but will not work well in formulations where the volatility (fast evaporating nature) of cyclomethicone is key to formulation performance. 
Isoamyl laurate is non-volatile.
Isoamyl laurate helps soften and moisturize the skin without feeling greasy or oily. 
Isoamyl laurate also helps improve spreadability, reduce tack, and can help reduce the soaping effect in emulsions.
In haircare products, isoamyl laurate can lighten anhydrous formulations, re-fat cleansers, and boost conditioning.

Isoamyl laurate is the ester of isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. 
This plant- or synthetic-based texture-enhancing ingredient feels velvety-soft and is used to help keep pigments dispersed in makeup products such as foundations. 
Isoamyl laurate also enhances the spreadability of skin care products and can be found in hair conditioners.

Isoamyl laurate is sometimes touted as a natural alternative to silicones, thanks to its lightweight, smoothing sensation.
Isoamyl Laurate is a naturally occurring ingredient that is derived from beets and coconut. 
Isoamyl laurate is an ester of  Isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid and has the benefits of both. 
Isoamyl laurate is an excellent emollient and skin conditioning agent. 
Since is Isoamyl laurate a plant-based ester Isoamyl laurate is more preferred than silicones. 
Isoamyl laurate is used in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, eye creams and even serums.
As a raw material, isoamyl laurate is described as having an oily liquid appearance.

ISOAMYL LAURATE Chemical Properties
Boiling point: 170 °C / 2mmHg
Density: 0.856 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Vapor pressure: 0.005Pa at 20℃
FEMA: 2077 | ISOAMYL LAURATE
Refractive index: n20/D 1.436(lit.)
Fp: : clear liquid
Color: Colorless to Almost colorless
JECFA Number: 182
CAS DataBase Reference: 6309-51-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester (6309-51-9)
Colorless oily liquid. 
Faint oil and fat flavor. 
Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water. 
Boiling point 190 C (2666Pa).

Use    
Uses natural products are present in beer, congener, brandy, rum, malt, white wine, and the like. 
GB 2760-97 provides for the permitted use of food flavors.
Isoamyl laurate is used as an emollient, and offers protection to the skin and hair. 
Isoamyl laurate provides a light finish that prevents loss of hydration. 
Isoamyl laurate also has good miscibility with other surfactants.

Synonyms
Isoamyl laurate
6309-51-9
Isopentyl laurate
3-METHYLBUTYL DODECANOATE
Dodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester
Isopentyl dodecanoate
Lauric acid, isopentyl ester
Isoamyl dodecanoate
Lauric Acid Isoamyl Ester
Isopentyl dodecylate
FEMA No. 2077
iso-Amyl n-dodecanoate
M1SLX00M3M
NSC-42577
ISOAMYLLAURATE
Isoamyl laurate (natural)
UNII-M1SLX00M3M
EINECS 228-626-1
iso amyl dodecanoate
Lauricacidisoamylester
NSC 42577
AI3-32001
3-methyl-1-butyl laurate
EC 228-626-1
Isoamyl laurate, >=97%
Lauric Acid Isopentyl Ester
SCHEMBL120186
ISOAMYL LAURATE [FHFI]
ISOAMYL LAURATE [INCI]
DTXSID3064221
CHEBI:87343
FEMA 2077
NSC42577
Lauric acid, isopentyl ester (8CI)
LMFA07010759
MFCD00048429
ZINC85659453
AKOS025402732
LS-14616
DB-054406
FT-0627717
L0014
Q27159546

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