benzyl laurate is an emollient ester that is easily emulsified and leaves the skin feeling silky. It is non-toxic, non-irritating, nonviscous, and non-oily. It also reduces the oiliness of mineral oil and solubilizes sunscreen actives.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes.
Synthesis
Benzyl laurate is prepared from Benzyl alcohol and Laurie acid (Dodecanoic acid) by direct esteritka:ion under azeotropic conditions.
