Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 3017710
AKA: 2, 3-Dihydroxypropyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 66725-62-0, JPWUIQIFCDAWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from glycerol and ethylhexanoic acid, members of the aliphatic carboxylic acid chemical family. Produced through esterification, where glycerol reacts with ethylhexanoic acid under catalytic conditions.
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient. Also known as 2. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C11H22O4
Mol. Weight
218.29
CAS #
-
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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