lauryl
Detergent chain component
Lauryl is a chemical term for a twelve-carbon chain derived from lauric acid, found naturally in coconut and palm kernel oils.
It appears most often in compound names on ingredient labels: sodium lauryl sulfate, lauryl alcohol.
These compounds are common in soaps, shampoos, and detergents, where they act as foaming agents and surfactants.
Saturated hydrocarbon substituent
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- lipophilicAttracted to fatty substances
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
ester · amine · ether · organic · sodium · acid · sulfate · monomer
Combines immiscible liquids
- micelleSurfactant molecular cluster
- wettingAdding moisture to
- dispersingSpreading widely apart
- adsorptionAccumulation on a surface
anionic · cationic · nonionic · saponification · lathering · sulfate-free
Liquid hair cleanser
- conditionerHair-smoothing product
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
lotion · skincare · haircare · cosmetics · cream · gel · serum · exfoliant
Industrial product creation
- productionMaking or generating something
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- oilfieldUnderground hydrocarbon reserve area
alkyl
Saturated hydrocarbon substituent
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- lipophilicAttracted to fatty substances
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
alcohol · ester · amine · ether · organic · sodium · acid · sulfate · monomer · synthesis
emulsifier
Combines immiscible liquids
- micelleSurfactant molecular cluster
- wettingAdding moisture to
- dispersingSpreading widely apart
adsorption · anionic · cationic · nonionic · saponification · lathering · sulfate-free
shampoo
Liquid hair cleanser
- conditionerHair-smoothing product
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
moisturizer · lotion · skincare · haircare · cosmetics · cream · gel · serum · exfoliant · makeup-remover
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- productionMaking or generating something
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
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- laurel crownWoven leaf headpiece for champions
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- laurel leafAromatic evergreen foliage
- Stan Laurel