murphyGlyceryl Dimyristate
AKA: Glycerol dimyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, GlyTouCan:G03931AS, G03931AS, 258-629-3
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and glycerin, both obtained from plant or petroleum sources. Synthesized through esterification, where myristic acid reacts with glycerin under heat and catalytic conditions.
1,2 ditetradecanoylglycerol is a 1,2-diglyceride in which the acyl groups at positions 1 and 2 are specifed as tetradecanoyl. It is a 1,2-diglyceride and a tetradecanoate ester.
Formula
C31H60O5
Mol. Weight
512.80
CAS #
53563-63-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 441)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2010
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR