Glyceryl Palmitate Lactate

Glyceryl Palmitate Lactate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1-Palmitoylglycerol, Palmitin, Hexadecanoic acid, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, 1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from glycerol (derived from vegetable oils or petroleum) and palmitic acid through esterification reactions. Produced by chemically bonding palmitic acid and lactic acid to glycerol backbone under controlled conditions.
Hexadecanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol 2-hydroxypropanoate
Formula
C19H38O4
Mol. Weight
330.5
CAS #
26657-96-5
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.
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 322)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 441)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR