1-monooctanoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has octanoyl as the acyl group. It is a 1-monoglyceride and an octanoate ester.
Formula
C11H22O4
Mol. Weight
218.29
CAS #
26402-26-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Controls Odor
Softens & Smooths
Emulsifier
Smooths and softens skin
Neutralizes odor
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
CAS number for DL-alpha-Tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E acetate), synthesized in the 1930s as a stable form of Vitamin E for use in cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
