Isoamyl Laurate Cosmetic Grade-CAS 6309-51-9
Product Name: Isoamyl Laurate
INCI Name: Isoamyl Laurate
Chemical Name: Lauric Acid Isoamyl Ester
CAS No.: 6309-51-9
Grade: Cosmetic & Daily Chemical Grade
Purity: ≥99.0%
Appearance: Colorless Transparent Oily Liquid, Faint Characteristic Grease Odor
Molecular Weight: 270.45
Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₃₄O₂
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1KG
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and various cosmetic oil-phase raw materials
Density (25℃): 0.850 - 0.860 g/cm³
Refractive Index (20℃): 1.435 - 1.445
Key Characteristics: Ultra-light non-greasy skin feel, excellent spreadability, good moisturizing and softening effect, stable chemical properties, strong compatibility with oil-phase formulas
Storage Condition: Sealed, dry, cool and ventilated environment, avoid high temperature, direct sunlight and long-term open placement
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in facial skin care, body care, color cosmetics and hair care products as light emollient, spreadability improver and oil-soluble solubilizer
Isoamyl Laurate, Lauric Acid Isoamyl Ester, Cosmetic Emollient, Light Skin Feel Agent, Makeup Spreadability Improver, Oil Soluble Cosmetic Solvent
Isoamyl Laurate Cosmetic Grade-CAS 6309-51-9
Isoamyl Laurate is a high-purity ester-based cosmetic functional raw material synthesized from lauric acid and isoamyl alcohol. It belongs to ultra-light cosmetic emollient with low viscosity and excellent fluidity, completely different from heavy mineral oil and vegetable grease. It can spread evenly on the skin surface rapidly, forming a thin, smooth and breathable protective film without sticky, greasy or heavy residue. It can effectively soften skin texture, lock superficial moisture, improve dry and rough skin, and significantly optimize the spreading and fitting performance of cream, lotion and color cosmetics. With stable molecular structure, it is not easy to oxidize and deteriorate, has excellent compatibility with various greases, emulsifiers and oil-soluble active ingredients. Mild and non-irritating, it fully complies with global cosmetic safety standards, and is a classic high-quality skin feel modifier for refreshing high-end skin care and makeup formulas.

Key Benefits
• Ultra-Light Refreshing Skin Feel: Low viscosity and high fluidity, zero greasy residue after absorption, breathable and comfortable for all-day use.
• Excellent Spreadability: Greatly improve the ductility of creams and cosmetics, reduce dragging and caking, enhance makeup fitting effect.
• Softening & Moisturizing Effect: Effectively soften dry and rough skin, form breathable moisturizing film to maintain skin tender state.
• Strong Formula Stability: Good oxidation resistance, not easy to discolor and deteriorate, extend finished product shelf life.
• Wide Compatibility: Perfectly compatible with all oil-phase systems, emulsifiers and oil-soluble actives without formula conflict.
• Mild & Safe: Purified low-impurity formula, non-irritating, suitable for sensitive skin and long-term daily care formulas.
Applications
• Facial Skin Care Products: Applied in refreshing lotion, moisturizing cream, facial oil and essence to optimize light skin feel and moisturize skin.
• Color Cosmetic Formulas: Used in foundation, BB cream, concealer and liquid makeup to improve spreadability and prevent caking.
• Body & Hand Care: Added into body lotion, hand cream and body butter to relieve dryness and soften skin texture.
• High-End Hair Care: Suitable for hair essential oil and hair conditioner to smooth frizzy hair and improve hair luster without greasiness.
• Refreshing Daily Chemicals: Serve as emollient and solubilizer in various light and high-grade daily chemical formulas.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Isoamyl Laurate | Compliant |
CAS No. | 6309-51-9 | Compliant |
Appearance | Colorless Transparent Oily Liquid | Compliant |
Purity | ≥99.0% | 99.55% |
Density (25℃) | 0.850 - 0.860g/cm³ | 0.856g/cm³ |
Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.435 - 1.445 | 1.440 |
Acid Value | ≤0.5mgKOH/g | 0.20mgKOH/g |
Moisture Content | ≤0.1% | 0.05% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤10ppm | Qualified |
Heavy Metal (As) | ≤2ppm | Qualified |
Microorganism | Compliant with Cosmetic Grade Standard | Qualified |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of cosmetic grade Isoamyl Laurate?
A1: The standard MOQ is 1KG, and sample orders are supported for quality testing.
• Q2: What export certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS and full set of global customs clearance documents are available.
• Q3: Is Isoamyl Laurate suitable for refreshing skin care formulas?
A3: It features ultra-light and non-greasy skin feel, specially designed for refreshing high-end skin care and makeup products.
• Q4: What is the delivery cycle for bulk liquid orders?
A4: In-stock products can be shipped within 3-5 working days after payment confirmation.
• Q5: What is the core advantage compared with common emollients?
A5: It avoids heavy and greasy defects, improves product grade while ensuring moisturizing and softening effects.
• Q6: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
A6: Sufficient factory capacity ensures continuous and stable bulk supply throughout the year.
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