murphyGlyceryl Linoleate
AKA: Monolinolein, Glyceryl oleolinoleate
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glyceryl Linoleate is the monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. It conforms to the formula
Formula
C21H38O4
Mol. Weight
350.53
CAS #
26545-74-4, 37348-65-5, 2277-28-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 320 and 344)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 320)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000055–4.6%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR