Cetyl Glyceryl Ether

Cetyl Glyceryl Ether molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 6145-69-3, 1-O-Hexadecylglycerol, Glyceryl-1-hexadecyl ether, 1, 2-Propanediol, (1)-3-(Hexadecyloxy)propane-1, 2-diol, GlyTouCan:G85884UN
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
(.+-.)-3-(Hexadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol
Formula
C19H40O3
Mol. Weight
316.50
CAS #
6145-69-3
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic hybrid molecule developed in the 20th century combining cetyl alcohol with glycerin. Used in cosmetics as a humectant and conditioning agent with no traditional antecedent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR