Synonym(s)
CAS number: 12751-23-4; Dodecanol phosphates; Dodecylphosphates; Lauryl phosphate mono ester; lauryl phosphates
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"Lauryl" refers to lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as the alcoholic component. "Phosphates" means the salt or ester of phosphoric acid Lauryl phosphate is used in cosmetic formulations. The lauryl phosphate monoester acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
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