Glyceryl Linolenate

AKA: 18465-99-1, 1-Linolenoylglycerol, GLYCERYL 1-LINOLENATE, 9, 12, 15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, GlyTouCan:G69945EU, G69945EU
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl (9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoate
Formula
C21H36O4
Mol. Weight
352.50
CAS #
18465-99-1
Form
Oil
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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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)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00045–0.4%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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