Glyceryl Dipalmitate

AKA: Dipalmitin, 26657-95-4, UJTQAHPLAOYWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BBA65795, HY-N7399, (2-hexadecanoyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) hexadecanoate;(3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl) hexadecanoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerol dipalmitate
Formula
C70H136O10
Mol. Weight
1137.80
CAS #
26657-95-4
Form
Wax
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed mid-20th century as a skin conditioning agent and emulsifier. Derived from glycerin and palmitic acid to create stable, spreadable cosmetic formulations.
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