Zinc laurate

Zinc laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula. It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).

Physical properties
Zinc laurate forms a white powder, has a slightly waxy odor.

Insoluble in water.

Use
Zinc laurate is used in the personal care and cosmetics industry as an anticaking agent, dry binder, viscosity increasing agent.