Glyceryl Dimyristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glycerol dimyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, GlyTouCan:G03931AS, G03931AS, 258-629-3
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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 of glycerin and myristic acid (coconut-derived). Created in the 20th century as a modern thickening agent and emollient with no traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR