Glyceryl Erucate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glyceryl 1-erucate, 5389-95-7, 13-Docosenoic acid, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, 3-Dihydroxypropyl (13Z)-13-docosenoate, Monoerucin, 28063-42-5
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
(Z)-Docos-13-enoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C25H48O4
Mol. Weight
412.60
CAS #
28063-42-5
Form
Liquid
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
Modern synthetic ester made from glycerin and erucic acid (from rapeseed oil). Developed as a skin conditioning agent and emollient for cosmetic formulations.
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