Lauroyl Lysine in cosmetics

Physical information

Product name: Lauroyl Lysine

Synonym: N’-Laruoyl-L-lysine; LL; (S)-2-Amino-6-dodecanamidohexanoic acid; (2S)-2-amino-6-(dodecanoylamino)hexanoic acid; N6-Lauroyl-L-lysine; L-Lysine, N6-(1-oxododecyl)-

CAS NO.: 52315-75-0

Chemical formula: C18H36N2O3

Molecular weight: 328.49

Solubility: Almost insoluble in water, oils and most organic solvents except strong acid or alkaline solution.

Chemical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder
Matching rate(IR)	≥98.00%
Assay	≥97.00%
Solubility	Almost insoluble in all solvent types, except for strong acid or alkaline solutions
thermal stability	165℃ for 3 hours, color does not change significantly
Melting Point	229.0-242.0℃
Loss on drying	≤1.00%
Total colony count	≤100.00cfu/g
Heavy metals	≤20.00ppm
Lead	≤10.00ppm
Cadmium	≤5.00ppm
Arsenic	≤2.00ppm
Mercury	≤1.00ppm

Particle size distribution

Lauroyl Lysine HSH^® has smooth and and silky feeling with good emollient properties. It is more used for enhancing texture.

Type	D10(μm)	D50(μm)	D90(μm)	≤10μm	10-45μm	≥45μm
HSH®LL	5.63	20.20	41.18	20.13	72.93	6.94
others	5.98	20.76	41.83	18.79	73.86	7.35

Friction coefficient compare

Lauroyl Lysine provides low friction coefficient,which delivery silky skin feel.

Packing

25kg/drum

Features

amino acid powder,natural,Non-animal origin

Biodegradable

excellent emollient, low friction coefficient, silky feeling

good skin adhere, water resistance

Hide pores, improve skin texture

Surface modification

Uses

Lauroyl Lysine is widely used in cosmetics especially beauty products or makeup,including setting powder, sunscreen, skin and hair conditioning agents.