Glyceryl Dilinoleate

AKA: Dilinolein, (9Z, 12Z)-Octadeca-9, 12-dienoic acid, Diester with glycerol, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, 250-259-0, 1, 2-Dilinoleoylglycerol
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, diester with glycerol
Formula
C39H68O5
Mol. Weight
617.00
CAS #
30606-27-0
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 diester combining glycerin with linoleic acid (essential fatty acid from plant oils). Developed as a modern skin-conditioning agent that mimics properties of traditional plant oil use.
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-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR