Glyceryl Erucate

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
OriginDerived from erucic acid, a long-chain fatty acid found in rapeseed and mustard oils. Synthesized through esterification of glycerol with erucic acid via catalytic condensation.
(Z)-Docos-13-enoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C25H48O4
Mol. Weight
412.60
CAS #
28063-42-5
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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 statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR