Glyceryl Adipate

AKA: 26699-71-8, Adipic acid, Monoester with glycerol, Hexanedioic acid, Monoester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, TRIOXENE A, GLYCERYL ADIPATE [INCI], GLYCEROL, MONO(HYDROGEN ADIPATE)
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Adipic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C9H16O6
Mol. Weight
220.22
CAS #
26699-71-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
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 ester combining glycerin and adipic acid, developed in the 20th century for cosmetic use. Functions as an emollient and humectant without traditional use history.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
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