Glyceryl Palmitoleate

AKA: 1-Monopalmitolein, 37515-61-0, GlyTouCan:G36920TI, G36920TI, Monopalmitolein, 1-Monopalmitoleoyl-rac-glycerol

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

9-Hexadecenoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester

Formula

C19H36O4

Mol. Weight

328.50

CAS #

-

Form

Oil

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 ester combining glycerin with palmitoleic acid developed for contemporary cosmetics. Created to deliver a naturally-occurring fatty acid found in macadamia nut oil for skin conditioning benefits.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR