Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2, 3-Dihydroxypropyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 66725-62-0, JPWUIQIFCDAWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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 #
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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
Synthetic ester created mid-20th century as a light emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Designed to provide non-greasy hydration and improve product spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR