93980-79-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate
• Synonyms: (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate;Dodecanoic acid (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl ester
• CAS NO: 93980-79-1
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 320.46628
• EINECS: 301-059-8
• Mol File: 93980-79-1.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 410.3°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 174°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.967g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 6.07E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.486
• CAS DataBase Reference: (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate(93980-79-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate(93980-79-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 93980-79-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate is a chemical compound that consists of a lauric acid molecule with a phenyl group attached to the carbon atom, as well as a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring. It is known for its emollient, moisturizing, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.

Uses

Used in Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry:
(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate is used as an ingredient in various cosmetic and personal care products, such as lotions, creams, and hair care products, for its emollient and moisturizing properties. It helps to form a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and maintaining skin hydration.
Used in Skincare Formulations:
(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl laurate is used as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent in skincare formulations, making it a popular choice for maintaining skin health and preventing infections.

InChI:InChI=1/C20H32O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-20(21)23-17-18-13-15-19(22-2)16-14-18/h13-16H,3-12,17H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 143-07-7 lauric acid 
• 89238-99-3 O-(4-methoxybenzyl)-trichloroacetimidate 
• 2146-71-6 vinyl laurate 
• 105-13-5 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol 
• 111-66-0 oct-1-ene 

Relevant articles and documents

Hydroalkylation of Olefins to Form Quaternary Carbons

Metal-hydride hydrogen atom transfer (MHAT) functionalizes alkenes with predictable branched (Markovnikov) selectivity. The breadth of these transformations has been confined to π-radical traps; no sp3 electrophiles have been reported. Here we describe a Mn/Ni dual catalytic system that hydroalkylates unactivated olefins with unactivated alkyl halides, yielding aliphatic quaternary carbons.

Immobilization of lipase on biocompatible co-polymer of polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan for synthesis of laurate compounds in supercritical carbon dioxide using response surface methodology

Biocompatible co-polymer matrix has great importance for enzyme immobilization and subsequent biocatalytic applications to synthesize important organic moieties. Citronellyl laurate is a fatty-acid-ester having pleasant fruity aroma and widely used as/in emulsifier, lubricant in textile, paint or ink-additives, surfactants, perfumery and food-flavouring ingredient. In present study, Burkholderia cepacia lipase (BCL) was immobilized on biodegradable co-polymer of chitosan (CHI) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The synthesized bio-catalyst {PVA:CHI:BCL (6:4:2.5)} was characterized by SEM, TGA, lipase assay and protein-content analysis. This biocatalyst was applied to synthesize citronellyl laurate in supercritical carbon-dioxide (SC-CO2) using response surface methodology with five-factor-three-level Box-Behnken-design to optimize reaction parameters (citronellol: 8.5 mmol; vinyl laurate: 19.87 mmol; biocatalyst: 175.6 mg; temperature: 46.02 °C; pressure: 8.81 MPa) which provided 94 ± 1.52% yield. The protocol is extended to synthesize various important 12 laurate compounds with excellent yield (90-98%) and noteworthy recyclability (upto studied 5 recycles). Interestingly, immobilized PVA/CHI/lipase biocatalyst showed 4-fold higher bio-catalytic activity than free lipase in SC-CO2. Moreover, the biocatalyst activity assessment study showed remarkable activity-stability of immobilized biocatalyst in SC-CO2 media as compared to free enzyme. Thus, present protocol demonstrated potential biocatalytic applications for synthesis of important laurate compounds with excellent recyclability in SC-CO2 as greener biocatalyst and reaction medium.