Glyceryl Ricinoleate

AKA: Glyceryl monoricinoleate, 1323-38-2, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Monoester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, Monoricinolein
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
(R)-12-hydroxyoleic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C21H40O5
Mol. Weight
372.50
CAS #
1323-38-2, 141-08-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining glycerin with ricinoleic acid (from castor oil) developed for cosmetics. Created to bring the traditional emollient and conditioning properties of castor oil into stable modern formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed5 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR