Glyceryl Montanate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl octacosanoate, 71035-02-4, 1-Octacosanoyl glyceride, Montanic acid .alpha.-monoglyceride, Glycerol monomontanate, Orb1984263
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Glycerides, montan-wax
Formula
C31H62O4
Mol. Weight
498.80
CAS #
68476-38-0
Form
Wax
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic wax ester combining glycerin with montanic acid derived from fossil wax sources. Developed as a thickening and texturizing agent in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR