About Product
Lauryl Alcohol / Lauryl Polyoxyethylene Alcohol (LAO / LAPAO) is widely used in personal care and home care formulations for cleansing, conditioning, preservation, emulsification, fragrance support, texture improvement, or product stability.
- Chemical Formula:
- Lauryl Alcohol: C₁₂H₂₆O
- LAO/LAPAO: C₁₂H₂₅(OCH₂CH₂)ₙOH
- Chemical Code (CAS Number):
- Lauryl Alcohol: 112-53-8
- Ethoxylated Lauryl Alcohol (LAPAO): 9002-92-0
Application & Uses
- Used in chloramination for stable water disinfection
- Reduces formation of trihalomethanes (THMs)